How far is Charleston, SC from Hollywood, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Hollywood, SC is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.34 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.3 mi
29.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.3 mi
Kilometers
29.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.34 mi
Kilometers
34.35 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-18T09:52
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Charleston
SC

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

From Charleston
10.7 mi
00h 18m
To Hollywood
10.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Calhoun Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto James Island Expressway

    2675 ft · 38 sec · James Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Summerville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wesley Drive

    532 ft · 13 sec · Wesley Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    11 mi · 18 min · Savannah Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    98 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 162

    6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
11 mi · 52%
State Highway 162
6.79 mi · 32%
SC 61
1.17 mi · 5%
Calhoun Street
1 mi · 5%
Meeting Street
0.74 mi · 3%
James Island Expressway
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn right onto Savannah Highway

11 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Charleston
00h 18m from Charleston
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Charleston and 10.7 miles from Hollywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near North Charleston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

3 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

91 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 18.3 mi (29.45 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

Town in South Carolina

Population5,268
Coordinates32.7343400, -80.2417700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Hollywood (-80.24177, 32.73434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.97 $5.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.32 $6.64
Premium $4.78 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.62 $4.22 $8.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Hollywood. The current time is 09:52:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.