How far is Columbia, SC from Hollywood, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Hollywood, SC is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.02 mi
02h 27m
Flight
98.74 mi
158.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.74 mi
Kilometers
158.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Columbia
59 mi
01h 13m
To Hollywood
59 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Columbia and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    927 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    3044 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Berlin Myers Parkway

    1891 ft · 36 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1929 ft · 35 sec · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue

    716 ft · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Bacons Bridge Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Delemar Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 165

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 165

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    54 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
87.6 mi · 74%
Delemar Highway
8.93 mi · 8%
State Highway 165
6.36 mi · 5%
Bacons Bridge Road
4 mi · 3%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 2%
Berlin G Myers Parkway
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

87.5 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 13m from Columbia
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia 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 Columbia to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Columbia and 59 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowman.

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 98.74 mi (158.91 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

Town in South Carolina

Population5,268
Coordinates32.7343400, -80.2417700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Hollywood (-80.24177, 32.73434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 Columbia and Hollywood. The current time is 09:46:54.

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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.