How far is Holly Hill, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Holly Hill, SC to Charleston, SC is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.41 mi
00h 59m
Flight
46.96 mi
75.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.41 mi
Kilometers
84.35 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Hill
2026-04-17T03:06
Arrive Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Summerville
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Holly Hill
26.2 mi
00h 29m
To Charleston
26.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road

    1220 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gardner Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gardner Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Judge Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Judge Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Judge Street
45.5 mi · 87%
Gardner Boulevard
4.6 mi · 9%
Meeting Street
1.95 mi · 4%
Old State Road
0.23 mi
Broad Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Judge Street

Merge slight left

43.2 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerville
00h 29m from Holly Hill
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holly Hill and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Hill to Charleston?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Summerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Holly Hill and 26.2 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Hill and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Summerville

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 Summerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 9 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Goose Creek Clerk of Court

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 1.9/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

23 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

73 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

79 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

96 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Hill and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 46.96 mi (75.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Holly Hill

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,162
Coordinates33.3226600, -80.4137000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Old State Road (-80.413541, 33.322822)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.66
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.33 $14.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.19 $16.39
Premium $4.78 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $5.62 $10.40 $20.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Hill and Charleston. The current time is 03:06:00.

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.