How far is Hollywood, SC from Aiken, SC?

The driving distance from Hollywood, SC to Aiken, SC is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.12 mi
02h 33m
Flight
102.79 mi
165.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.79 mi
Kilometers
165.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.12 mi
Kilometers
191.71 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aiken
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Aiken
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
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
Branchville
SC

Former town in Alabama

From Hollywood
59 mi
01h 16m
To Aiken
60.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 165

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 165

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Savannah Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Charleston Highway

    12.7 mi · 22 min · Charleston Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hampton Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Hampton Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    906 ft · 25 sec · South Jefferies Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3022 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bells Highway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bells Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Florence

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Canadys, Bamberg

    1768 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto SC 61 West: Bamberg

    32 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Augusta Highway

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Augusta Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Edisto River Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Edisto River Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Heritage Highway

    21 mi · 31 min · Heritage Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 78

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78

  19. 19

    Continue on Dexter Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 78

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road

    949 ft · 16 sec · Tinker Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Richland Avenue East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South

    72 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heritage Highway
21 mi · 18%
Charleston Highway
15.7 mi · 13%
Old Barnwell Road
12.4 mi · 10%
Savannah Highway
11.9 mi · 10%
Augusta Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
I 95 North
10.7 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Heritage Highway

Turn straight onto Heritage Highway

21 mi · 00h 31m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branchville
01h 16m from Hollywood
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Aiken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Branchville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Hollywood and 60.1 miles from Aiken.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Branchville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Branchville, 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 Branchville.

RAIL

Denmark

32 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

63 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

87 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 102.79 mi (165.42 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

Town in South Carolina

Population5,268
Coordinates32.7343400, -80.2417700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Aiken

#2 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: SC 162 (-80.241797, 32.734463)
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.27
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.64 $33.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.60 $37.20
Premium $4.78 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.62 $23.62 $47.24

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 Hollywood and Aiken. The current time is 09:43:11.

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.