Origin
Hollywood, SC
Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
81.9 mi
132 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Hilton Head, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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 $12.81 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
41 miles from Hollywood, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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 |
| Robert Smalls Parkway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| William Hilton Parkway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
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, 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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
17
Arrive at destination
US 278
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 41 miles from Hollywood, SC, or about 54m 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 81.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Hollywood, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
3
38 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Trask Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 21 / Parris Island Gateway
Turn right onto US 21 / Parris Island Gateway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.81 one way
$25.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Hilton Head, SC
Afternoon in Hilton Head on Saturday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
1 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 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 50.8
View on nps.gov
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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m, 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 17 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 165.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head, SC is easy. At 1h 45m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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 41 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 $12.81 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.
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head, SC is easy. At 1h 45m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Hollywood, SC to Hilton Head, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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