Origin
Northwood Estates, SC
Afternoon in Northwood Estates on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwood Estates, SC to Hollywood, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.6 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwood Estates, SC
Colon Freld
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Trip Overview
The drive from Northwood Estates, SC to Hollywood, SC covers 26.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 162, Mark Clark Expressway, I 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on State Highway 162. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 162 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 26 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Bees Ferry Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Savannah Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Glen McConnell Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Greenridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Glenn McConnell Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 162
— 6.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood Estates, SC and Hollywood, SC.
1
Start on Greenridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenridge Road
2
Turn right onto US 52; US 78
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
3
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
6
Merge onto I 26
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 212B-C
Toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 212B
Toward I 526 West: Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 526
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 11B
Toward SC 461 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto SC 461
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Paul Cantrell Boulevard
12
Continue on SC 461
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Glen McConnell Parkway
13
Continue on SC 461
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Glenn McConnell Parkway
14
At end of road, turn left onto S-10-57
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bees Ferry Road
15
Turn right onto US 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Savannah Highway
16
Take the exit
320 ft
·
10 sec
17
Continue on SC 162
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 162
18
Arrive at destination
SC 162
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 East: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 212B-C
Toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
8
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 526 West: Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 212B
Toward I 526 West: Savannah
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SC 461 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11B
Toward SC 461 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
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
Hollywood, SC
Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
26.6 mi in 41m, mostly highway — 6.8 mi of that is on State Highway 162.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on State Highway 162.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 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 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 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.
On the drive from Northwood Estates, SC to Hollywood, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pleasant along the way.
Mount Pleasant
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on State Highway 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 Hollywood, 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 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 Hollywood, 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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