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Trip from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

87.6 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hollywood, SC, SC

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Downtown Hilton Head Island, SC, SC

Hilton Head Island, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ace Basin Parkway, Okatie Highway, Trask Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Ace Basin Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.8 miles from Hollywood, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ace Basin Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

48 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

80 ft

Total Descent

98 ft

Highest Point

48 ft

~6.3 mi in

Elevation Range

53 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 165.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (Trask Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 165

Turn left onto SC 165

Navigation decision point

3
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | SC 165 / State Highway 165

Turn left onto SC 165 / State Highway 165

Navigation decision point

5
38.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | Trask Parkway

Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 278 / Cross Island Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 278 / Cross Island Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
85.1 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | Marshland Road

Turn left onto Marshland Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ace Basin Parkway 17.1 mi 22m
Okatie Highway 12.3 mi 14m
Trask Parkway 12 mi 14m
Savannah Highway 11.9 mi 15m
Fording Island Road 9.3 mi 12m
Charleston Highway 5.6 mi 7m
William Hilton Parkway 3.8 mi 4m
Robert Smalls Parkway 3.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Ace Basin Parkway — 17.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC.

1

Start on SC 162

176 ft · 9 sec · SC 162
2

Turn left onto SC 165

2.3 mi · 3 min · SC 165
3

Turn left onto SC 165

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 165
4

Turn left onto US 17

12 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway
5

Continue on US 17

17 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
6

Continue on US 17

5.6 mi · 7 min · Charleston Highway
Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
8

Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway

207 ft · 2 sec · Trask Parkway
9

Continue on Trask Parkway

12 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway
10

Turn right onto US 21

1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway
11

Turn slight right onto SC 170

3.5 mi · 3 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on SC 170

1.7 mi · 1 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
13

Continue on SC 170

12 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
15

Merge onto US 278

9.3 mi · 12 min · Fording Island Road
16

Continue on US 278

3.8 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 278

2.4 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
19

Turn left onto Marshland Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road
20

Turn right onto Allen Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Allen Road
21

Arrive at destination

Allen Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Hollywood, SC, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head Island, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hollywood, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hollywood, SC

This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hollywood, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ace Basin Parkway for about 17.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.8 mi from Hollywood, SC · 58m into the drive

city in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaufort, SC

44 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Beaufort, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC

40.5 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Walterboro, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaufort, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Hollywood, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hilton Head Island, SC

The final approach into Hilton Head Island, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 51.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.70 one way

$27.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.98 $29.96
premium $4.70 $16.21 $32.43
diesel $5.61 $19.34 $38.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.26 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hollywood, SC

Morning in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

10:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hilton Head Island, SC

Morning in Hilton Head Island on Saturday

Local time

10:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ace Basin Parkway, Okatie Highway, Trask Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Hollywood, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (Trask Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 48 ft elevation with about 80 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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