Hilton Head Island, SC Road Trips

Hilton Head Island, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 29 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 28-mile quick runs to 2488-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hilton Head Island, SC head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

59

Longest Drive

2487.5 mi

Huston, ID

Quickest Drive

21m

Bluffton, SC

Plan Around Hilton Head Island, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Blacksburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC 261.5 mi · 5h 7m Lyman, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC 252.7 mi · 4h 6m Chester, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC 219.2 mi · 4h 23m Clinton, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC 215.1 mi · 4h 11m

Continue From Hilton Head Island, SC

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

Hilton Head Island, SC to Huston, ID 2487.5 mi · 43h 55m Hilton Head Island, SC to Fashing, TX 1217.8 mi · 22h 48m Hilton Head Island, SC to Farmers Branch, TX 1029.3 mi · 19h 25m Hilton Head Island, SC to Lyman, SC 253.1 mi · 4h 53m

Trips from Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Island, SC to Huston, ID

2487.5 mi 43h 55m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Fashing, TX

1217.8 mi 22h 48m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Farmers Branch, TX

1029.3 mi 19h 25m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Lyman, SC

253.1 mi 4h 53m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Mauldin, SC

246.4 mi 4h 42m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Chester, SC

218.3 mi 4h 22m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Dillon, SC

203.9 mi 3h 54m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Winnsboro, SC

187.4 mi 3h 47m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Darlington, SC

182.6 mi 3h 32m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Chapin, SC

177 mi 3h 29m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Bishopville, SC

171.1 mi 3h 30m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Dentsville, SC

165.7 mi 3h 18m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Forest Acres, SC

160.8 mi 3h 13m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Saint Andrews, SC

160.4 mi 3h 8m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Cherryvale, SC

157.4 mi 3h 10m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Burnettown, SC

157.1 mi 3h 23m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Belvedere, SC

155.9 mi 3h 21m

Hilton Head Island, SC to Cane Savannah, SC

154.9 mi 3h 6m

Driving from Hilton Head Island, SC

The typical drive from Hilton Head Island, SC covers about 291 miles and takes around 5h 38m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 2488 miles (43h 55m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hilton Head Island, SC most often head toward Huston, ID (2487.5 mi, 43h 55m), Fashing, TX (1217.8 mi, 22h 48m), Farmers Branch, TX (1029.3 mi, 19h 25m), Lyman, SC (253.1 mi, 4h 53m), and Mauldin, SC (246.4 mi, 4h 42m). These routes span 3 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 291-mile trip from Hilton Head Island, SC, budget about $46 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 29 mapped routes leaving Hilton Head Island, SC and 30 routes heading into Hilton Head Island, SC, covering 59 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 2488 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hilton Head Island, SC covers 2488 miles and takes approximately 43h 55m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.

The average route from Hilton Head Island, SC runs about 291 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 291-mile trip from Hilton Head Island, SC costs roughly $46 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 Island, SC include Huston, ID, Fashing, TX, Farmers Branch, TX and Lyman, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.