How far is Goose Creek, SC from Hollywood, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Hollywood, SC is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
28.65 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.93 mi
33.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.93 mi
Kilometers
33.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.11 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
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 Goose Creek
14.4 mi
00h 22m
To Hollywood
14.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
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 Goose Creek and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Goose Creek Boulevard South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  7. 7

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah

    2462 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 461 North

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    1723 ft · 31 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Glen McConnell Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Glen McConnell Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Glenn McConnell Parkway

    1821 ft · 33 sec · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Savannah Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    98 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 162

    6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 162
6.79 mi · 24%
I 26 East
4.98 mi · 17%
Mark Clark Expressway
4.91 mi · 17%
Bees Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 10%
Savannah Highway
2.4 mi · 8%
Glen McConnell Parkway
2.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 162

Continue on State Highway 162

6.79 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Charleston
00h 22m from Goose Creek
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.4 miles from Goose Creek and 14.3 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Creek 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 7 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 4.9 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 4.8 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 7 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 Goose Creek and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 20.93 mi (33.68 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

Town in South Carolina

Population5,268
Coordinates32.7343400, -80.2417700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Hollywood (-80.24177, 32.73434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.47 $8.95
Premium $4.78 $4.83 $9.65
Diesel $5.62 $5.68 $11.36

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 Goose Creek and Hollywood. The current time is 09:38:12.

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.