Origin
Abbeville, SC
Morning in Abbeville on Monday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, SC to Hilton Head, SC
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
205.9 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
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6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, SC
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Hilton Head, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Abbeville, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Square, South Main Street, West Greenwood Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.9 miles from Abbeville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 205.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abbeville, SC to Hilton Head, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Greenwood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Mine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 28 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Court Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, SC and Hilton Head, SC.
1
Start on Washington Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
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Washington Street
2
Continue on Court Square
472 ft
·
11 sec
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Court Square
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto West Greenwood Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Greenwood Street
5
Turn left onto South Highway 28
20 mi
·
28 min
·
South Highway 28
6
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Cedar Street
7
Continue on North Mine Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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North Mine Street
8
Continue on Highway 28 South
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 28 South
9
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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North Main Street
10
Continue on South Mine Street
518 ft
·
8 sec
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South Mine Street
11
Continue on Highway 28 South
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 28 South
12
Continue on Furys Ferry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Furys Ferry Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Furys Ferry Road
276 ft
·
6 sec
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Furys Ferry Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Furys Ferry Road
15
Turn right onto North Belair Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
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North Belair Road
16
Turn left onto Washington Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Washington Road
17
Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Riverwatch Parkway
18
Turn right onto Old Evans Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Evans Road
19
Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 25, GA 121
21
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
22
Continue on Nellie Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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Nellie Drive
23
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
24
Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Liberty Street
25
Continue straight
28 mi
·
40 min
26
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
27
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
28
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Perimeter Road
30
Continue on Savannah Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
31
Continue on Augusta Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Augusta Highway
32
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
33
Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
203 ft
·
7 sec
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I 95 North: Florence
34
Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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I 95 North: Florence
35
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island
37
Keep slight right to continue on US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus
407 ft
·
10 sec
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US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus
38
Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Independence Boulevard
39
Continue on Fording Island Road
11 mi
·
14 min
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Fording Island Road
40
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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William Hilton Parkway
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 102.9 miles from Abbeville, SC, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 2h 17m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, SC
This is one driving day of about 205.9 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abbeville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.9 mi from Abbeville, SC · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from Abbeville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hilton Head, SC
The final approach into Hilton Head, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hilton Head, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.95 one way
$65.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $35.90 | $71.81 |
| premium | $4.78 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.74 | $91.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.83 | $13.18 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Hilton Head, SC
Morning in Hilton Head on Monday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abbeville, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Square, South Main Street, West Greenwood Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.9 miles from Abbeville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abbeville, SC to Hilton Head, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Abbeville, SC to Hilton Head, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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