Hilton Head, SC Road Trips

Hilton Head, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 21 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 248-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hilton Head, SC head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

42

Longest Drive

248.2 mi

Lyman, SC

Quickest Drive

12m

Bluffton, SC

Plan Around Hilton Head, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hilton Head, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Clover, SC to Hilton Head, SC 244.6 mi · 4h 46m Chester, SC to Hilton Head, SC 213.6 mi · 4h 12m Cheraw, SC to Hilton Head, SC 208.7 mi · 4h Dillon, SC to Hilton Head, SC 199 mi · 3h 45m

Continue From Hilton Head, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hilton Head, SC to Lyman, SC 248.2 mi · 4h 44m Hilton Head, SC to Duncan, SC 245.8 mi · 4h 45m Hilton Head, SC to Lancaster, SC 211.2 mi · 4h 9m Hilton Head, SC to Cheraw, SC 208.9 mi · 4h 2m

Trips from Hilton Head, SC

Hilton Head, SC to Lyman, SC

248.2 mi 4h 44m

Hilton Head, SC to Duncan, SC

245.8 mi 4h 45m

Hilton Head, SC to Lancaster, SC

211.2 mi 4h 9m

Hilton Head, SC to Cheraw, SC

208.9 mi 4h 2m

Hilton Head, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC

208 mi 4h 46m

Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC

205.2 mi 4h 36m

Hilton Head, SC to Dillon, SC

199 mi 3h 45m

Hilton Head, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC

194.6 mi 4h 24m

Hilton Head, SC to Marion, SC

194.4 mi 3h 48m

Hilton Head, SC to Saint Andrews, SC

155.5 mi 2h 59m

Hilton Head, SC to Dalzell, SC

153.2 mi 2h 59m

Hilton Head, SC to Belvedere, SC

151 mi 3h 12m

Hilton Head, SC to Aiken, SC

128.3 mi 3h 8m

Hilton Head, SC to Orangeburg, SC

115 mi 2h 16m

Hilton Head, SC to Goose Creek, SC

106.4 mi 2h 21m

Hilton Head, SC to Hanahan, SC

101.6 mi 2h 14m

Hilton Head, SC to Barnwell, SC

93.2 mi 2h 16m

Hilton Head, SC to Boiling Springs, SC

89.8 mi 2h 13m

Driving from Hilton Head, SC

On average, trips departing from Hilton Head, SC run 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 3m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 248 miles (4h 46m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hilton Head, SC most often head toward Lyman, SC (248.2 mi, 4h 44m), Duncan, SC (245.8 mi, 4h 45m), Lancaster, SC (211.2 mi, 4h 9m), Cheraw, SC (208.9 mi, 4h 2m), and North Myrtle Beach, SC (208 mi, 4h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 147-mile trip from Hilton Head, SC, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 mapped routes leaving Hilton Head, SC and 21 routes heading into Hilton Head, SC, covering 42 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 248 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hilton Head, SC covers 248 miles and takes approximately 4h 46m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Hilton Head, SC runs about 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 147-mile trip from Hilton Head, SC costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hilton Head, SC include Lyman, SC, Duncan, SC, Lancaster, SC and Cheraw, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.