Origin
Hollywood, SC
Morning in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, SC to North Charleston, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
Hollywood, SC to North Charleston, SC is 20.2 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Savannah Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within the Southeast region, staying within South Carolina. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for your destination. It's a practical connection between two points, perfect for a quick transfer or a short excursion without demanding significant travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Savannah Highway, SC 162, and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, providing a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 7.3 miles on Savannah Highway, offering a consistent pace before you transition to other roads. Expect a blend of faster-paced sections and more localized driving as you navigate through different road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Savannah Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 6.9 miles in near US 17 / Savannah Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hollywood, SC to North Charleston, SC is easy. At 33m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.2 miles (SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Turn right onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| SC 162 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Sam Rittenberg Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Cosgrove Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Rivers Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and North Charleston, SC.
1
Start on SC 162
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SC 162
2
Merge onto US 17
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Savannah Highway
3
Turn left onto SC 7
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
4
Continue on SC 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cosgrove Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 52; US 78
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
US 52; US 78
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 North Charleston, SC covers 20.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, SC 162, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 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 $3.16 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 North Charleston, SC is easy. At 33m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.2 miles (SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hollywood, SC to North Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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