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Trip from Hollywood, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

121.1 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

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

Downtown Hollywood, SC, SC

Hollywood, SC

Darya Sannikova

coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hollywood, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Savannah Highway, Cannon Street, Septima P for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.94 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

60.6 miles from Hollywood, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 121.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 121.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Savannah Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hollywood, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollywood, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Savannah Highway
Cannon Street
Septima P
Crosstown
Septima Clark Expressway
US 17 North
North Fraser Street
Church Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Savannah Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.

1

Start on the route

6.9 mi · 12 min · the route
2

Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway

12 mi · 20 min · Savannah Highway
3

Continue on Cannon Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Cannon Street
4

Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
5

Continue on Crosstown

0.5 mi · 1 min · Crosstown
6

Continue on Septima Clark Expressway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
7

Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown

9.8 mi · 15 min · US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
8

Continue straight

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street

446 ft · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
10

Merge slight left onto Church Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
11

Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

0.3 mi · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
12

Continue on Ocean Highway

17 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
13

Continue on Highway 17

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
14

Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

7.1 mi · 8 min · US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
15

Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
16

Continue on Highway 17

3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
17

Take the exit slight right toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
18

Turn straight

2.0 mi · 3 min
19

Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

249 ft · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North
20

Turn right onto North Kings Highway

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Kings Highway
21

Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

200 ft · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
22

Turn right

197 ft · 14 sec
23

Arrive at your destination

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 60.6 miles from Hollywood, SC, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

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 27 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.6 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Beach, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hollywood, SC

This is one driving day of about 121.1 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hollywood, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.6 mi from Hollywood, SC · 1h 13m into the drive

city in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Isle of Palms, SC

61 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

Charleston, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Isle of Palms, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.6 miles from Hollywood, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Myrtle Beach, SC.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.94 one way

$37.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $20.71 $41.41
premium $4.70 $22.41 $44.83
diesel $5.61 $26.74 $53.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.3 0 $12.72 $5.81
Efficient EV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84
EV Truck/SUV 48.4 0 $16.95 $7.75

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Myrtle Beach, SC

Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday

Local time

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

25 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

2h 26m 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 Myrtle Beach, SC covers 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Savannah Highway, Cannon Street, Septima P. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.6 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 $18.94 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 Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollywood, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hollywood, SC to Myrtle Beach, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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