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Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Edgefield, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

154.9 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 35m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hilton Head Island, SC, SC

Hilton Head Island, SC

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town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States

Edgefield, SC

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 154.9-mile journey from Hilton Head Island, SC, to Edgefield, SC, will take approximately 3 hours and 47 minutes of driving time. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of $25. You'll navigate primarily using local roads, including Marshland Road, Cross Island Parkway, and William Hilton Parkway, rather than major highways. The drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, making it a hands-on experience for drivers. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll remain in a familiar geographical context throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.4 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Grays Highway 17.2 mi 25m
US 278 12.1 mi 17m
Old Barnwell Road 11.8 mi 16m
Edgefield Highway 10.1 mi 15m
Coosaw Scenic Drive 9.7 mi 13m
Fording Island Road 9 mi 13m
Kings Avenue 8.2 mi 12m
Lowcountry Drive 7.9 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Grays Highway — 17.2 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Edgefield, SC.

1

Start on Allen Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Allen Road
2

Turn left onto Marshland Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
4

Merge onto US 278

2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
5

Merge onto US 278

3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
6

Continue on US 278

9.0 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

147 ft · 4 sec
9

Merge onto SC 170

3.9 mi · 4 min · Okatie Highway
10

Take the exit

488 ft · 13 sec
11

Continue on SC 462

7.9 mi · 10 min · Lowcountry Drive
12

Continue on SC 462

9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
13

Turn right onto SC 462

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Frontage Road
14

Turn left onto SC 462

4.0 mi · 6 min · Morgandollar Road
15

At end of road, turn right onto US 278; SC 462

17 mi · 25 min · Grays Highway
16

Turn right

177 ft · 11 sec
17

Turn left onto SC 68

469 ft · 7 sec · Yemassee Highway
18

Continue on US 278

1.1 mi · 1 min · Augusta Highway
19

Continue on US 278

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Carolina Avenue
20

Continue on US 278

2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East
21

Continue on US 278

3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
22

Continue on US 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
23

Continue on US 278

1.8 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
24

Continue on US 278

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
25

Continue on US 278

4.5 mi · 6 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
26

Continue on US 278

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
27

Turn right onto US 278; US 301

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Main Street North
28

Turn left onto US 278

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Pine Street
Use the left lane.
29

Continue on US 278

6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road
30

Continue on US 278

8.2 mi · 12 min · Kings Avenue
31

Turn left onto US 278

1.6 mi · 2 min · Jackson Street
32

Turn slight left onto US 278; SC 64

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard
33

Turn slight right onto US 278

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ellenton Street
34

Turn left onto US 278

12 mi · 17 min · US 278
35

Turn right onto SC 781

2.8 mi · 3 min · Tinker Creek Road
36

Turn left onto S-55

0.3 mi · 1 min · Kitchings Road
37

Turn left onto Old Barnwell Road

12 mi · 16 min · Old Barnwell Road
38

At end of road, turn left onto US 78

2.8 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway
39

Turn right onto SC 118; US 78 Truck; SC 302

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Pine Log Road
40

Continue on SC 118; US 78 Truck

2.8 mi · 4 min · Rudy Mason Parkway
41

Continue on SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rutland Drive
42

Turn right onto SC 19

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Laurens Street Northwest
43

Continue on SC 19

10 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
44

Continue on SC 19

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 19
45

Continue on SC 19

5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
46

Continue on US 25

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Augusta Road
47

Continue on US 25

1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
48

Arrive at destination

US 25; SC 23

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour and 47-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unscheduled stops along the 154.9-mile route. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility to pause when needed. The $25 fuel cost is relatively modest, so keeping your tank topped off should be straightforward. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially as you transition between local roads like Marshland Road and William Hilton Parkway, given the turn-heavy nature of this drive. This route's manageable length means you can easily complete it in one day without feeling rushed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.4 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 34 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.4 miles or 1h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgefield, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hilton Head Island, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hilton Head Island, SC

This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Grays Highway for about 17.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Boiling Springs, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boiling Springs, SC

77 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Ridgeland, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Estill, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break

Corner Perk Hilton Head

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18433045363

Visit website

Accelerator Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Barnwell, South Carolina

1.4 mi

The Parlour Coffee & Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aiken, South Carolina

1.4 mi

Corner Perk Hilton Head

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18433045363

Visit website

Accelerator Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Barnwell, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18033959244

Visit website

The Parlour Coffee & Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+19164302868

Island Skiff Adventure Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18438165976

Visit website

King Neptune Sundial

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Oscar Frazier Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bluffton, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18437064583

Visit website

Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18032937846

Visit website

Aiken County Historical Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18036422015

Visit website

Savannah River Site Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18036481437

Visit website

Hilton Head Distillery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: 12–7 pm

+18436864443

Visit website

Coligny Beach Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18433424580

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 81.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
18.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
40.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | SC 462 / Morgandollar Road

Turn left onto SC 462 / Morgandollar Road

Navigation decision point

5
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | SC 68 / Yemassee Highway

Turn left onto SC 68 / Yemassee Highway

Navigation decision point

6
81.3 mi into trip | ~2h in | US 278 / Pine Street

Turn left onto US 278 / Pine Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.22 one way

$48.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.49 $52.97
premium $4.70 $28.67 $57.34
diesel $5.61 $34.20 $68.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.5 0 $16.26 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.7 0 $13.55 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.69 $9.91

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Hilton Head Island, SC

Late night in Hilton Head Island on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgefield, SC

Late night in Edgefield on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Boiling Springs, SC

77 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns rather than sustained highway cruising, as this route has a 0% highway share. The road will feel more like a local exploration than a high-speed transit. While there's no single longest uninterrupted stretch specified, the constant adjustments and navigation through varied local roads will keep you engaged. This type of driving profile means you'll be actively managing your direction and speed for the majority of the 154.9 miles, offering a more intimate connection with the South Carolina landscape as you transition from coastal areas towards the inland. It's a route that demands attention to your surroundings.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Grays Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.9 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.4 miles (SC 462 / Morgandollar Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 154.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Grays Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.4 miles (SC 462 / Morgandollar Road): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Edgefield, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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