Hilton Head, SC Road Trips

Hilton Head, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 23 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 252-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

252 mi

Greenville, 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.

Lyman, SC to Hilton Head, SC 247.2 mi · 4h 44m Clover, SC to Hilton Head, SC 244.6 mi · 4h 46m Chester, SC to Hilton Head, SC 213.6 mi · 4h 12m Lancaster, SC to Hilton Head, SC 210.9 mi · 4h 8m

Continue From Hilton Head, SC

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

Hilton Head, SC to Greenville, SC 252 mi · 4h 1m Hilton Head, SC to Lyman, SC 248.2 mi · 4h 44m Hilton Head, SC to Clover, SC 244.7 mi · 4h 48m Hilton Head, SC to Chester, SC 213.4 mi · 4h 13m

Trips from Hilton Head, SC

Hilton Head, SC to Greenville, SC

252 mi 4h 1m

Hilton Head, SC to Lyman, SC

248.2 mi 4h 44m

Hilton Head, SC to Clover, SC

244.7 mi 4h 48m

Hilton Head, SC to Chester, SC

213.4 mi 4h 13m

Hilton Head, SC to Lancaster, SC

211.2 mi 4h 9m

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

194.9 mi 4h 1m

Hilton Head, SC to Marion, SC

194.4 mi 3h 48m

Hilton Head, SC to Darlington, SC

177.7 mi 3h 23m

Hilton Head, SC to Camden, SC

172.2 mi 3h 21m

Hilton Head, SC to Blythewood, SC

172 mi 3h 20m

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 Brookdale, SC

115 mi 2h 17m

Driving from Hilton Head, SC

On average, trips departing from Hilton Head, SC run 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 5m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 252 miles (4h 48m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hilton Head, SC most often head toward Greenville, SC (252 mi, 4h 1m), Lyman, SC (248.2 mi, 4h 44m), Clover, SC (244.7 mi, 4h 48m), Chester, SC (213.4 mi, 4h 13m), and Lancaster, SC (211.2 mi, 4h 9m). 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 156-mile trip from Hilton Head, SC, budget about $24 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 23 mapped routes leaving Hilton Head, SC and 19 routes heading into Hilton Head, SC, covering 42 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 252 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hilton Head, SC covers 252 miles and takes approximately 4h 48m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Hilton Head, SC runs about 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 156-mile trip from Hilton Head, SC costs roughly $24 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 Greenville, SC, Lyman, SC, Clover, SC and Chester, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.