Origin
Hollywood, SC
Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, SC to Northwood Estates, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Northwood Estates, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
Hollywood, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is 27 miles and takes about 42 minutes via SC 162 and I 26, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads designed for efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SC 162 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| I 26 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bees Ferry Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Glenn McConnell Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Savannah Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Greenridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paul Cantrell Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SC 162
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Northwood Estates, SC.
1
Start on SC 162
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SC 162
2
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Savannah Highway
3
Turn left onto S-10-57
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bees Ferry Road
4
Turn right onto SC 461
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenn McConnell Parkway
5
Continue on SC 461
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Paul Cantrell Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 526
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 26
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Moncks Corner Kingstree
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
16
Turn left onto Greenridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenridge Road
17
Arrive at destination
Greenridge Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 20.2 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 West: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Cree...
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
9
25.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Northwood Estates, SC
Afternoon in Northwood Estates on Saturday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
3 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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 65% highway share, meaning you'll experience significant stretches of faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.9 miles on SC 162, offering a good segment of consistent driving before you merge onto other main roads. The profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting a predominantly efficient and direct journey. Expect to transition between state routes and interstate highways, which typically means a mix of moderate speeds and higher speeds. The character of the drive is geared towards getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on SC 162.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 162 and Mark Clark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hollywood, SC and Northwood Estates, SC, road signs point toward Columbia, Goose Creek and Moncks Corner.
Columbia
20.2 mi in
|
~31m
Goose Creek
24.3 mi in
|
~37m
Moncks Corner
24.3 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on SC 162. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Northwood Estates, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northwood Estates, SC before heading back.
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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