How far is Hollywood, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Hollywood, SC to Columbia, SC is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.19 mi
02h 07m
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
115.19 mi
Kilometers
185.38 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Hollywood
58.9 mi
01h 03m
To Columbia
56.3 mi
01h 03m

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
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 165

  4. 4

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Delemar Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Delemar Highway

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Delemar Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bacons Bridge Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bacons Bridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road

    157 m · 10 sec · Old Trolley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Carolina Avenue

    654 ft · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway

    1657 ft · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West

    2191 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
87.8 mi · 76%
Delemar Highway
8.93 mi · 8%
State Highway 165
6.36 mi · 6%
Bacons Bridge Road
3.93 mi · 3%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 2%
Berlin G Myers Parkway
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 03m from Hollywood
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 58.9 miles from Hollywood and 56.3 miles from Columbia.

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 16.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hollywood and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 98.74 mi (158.91 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

Town in South Carolina

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

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: SC 162 (-80.241797, 32.734463)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.39 L · about $16.12
Round trip
$32.24
8.14 gal · 30.78 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.12 $32.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.03 $36.05
Premium $4.78 $19.45 $38.89
Diesel $5.62 $22.89 $45.78

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 Columbia. The current time is 08:20:37.

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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.