How far is North Charleston, SC from Hollywood, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Hollywood, SC is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Hollywood.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
704 ft · 14 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Cosgrove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue
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Continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Savannah Highway
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Take the exit straight
98 m · 11 sec
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Continue on State Highway 162
6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Hollywood.
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.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
7.37 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Charleston 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 North Charleston to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from North Charleston and 10.1 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenel.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Denmark
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).
#1 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollywood
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 5,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.7343400, -80.2417700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollywood (-80.24177, 32.73434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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
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