Origin
Blacksburg, SC
Afternoon in Blacksburg on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blacksburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
261.5 mi
421 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blacksburg, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Hilton Head Island, SC
Scott Platt
Trip Overview
The drive from Blacksburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 261.5 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 77, I 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.85 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
130.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 261.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 261.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Turn left onto SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street
Turn right onto SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
92.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway toward I 77: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 77: Charleston
7
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 East: Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 56.6 mi | 1h |
| I 77 | 53.5 mi | 57m |
| I 26 | 51.9 mi | 55m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Black Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Fording Island Road | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 56.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC.
1
Start on US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cherokee Street
2
Turn right onto SC 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
3
Continue on SC 5
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
4
Continue on SC 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
5
Continue on SC 5
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
6
Continue on SC 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
7
Turn left onto SC 5
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on SC 5
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on SC 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Heckle Boulevard
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto SC 72; SC 901
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Saluda Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on SC 901
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Holly Road
Use the left / none lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
14
Merge onto I 77
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 77
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Toward I 77: Charleston
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 77
12 mi
·
14 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on I 77
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
Use the none lane.
20
Merge onto I 26
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 26
Use the none / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 169A
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
22
Merge onto I 95
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
24
Turn left onto SC 462
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
25
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
26
Turn right onto SC 170
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
28
Merge onto US 278
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Fording Island Road
29
Continue on US 278
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
Use the none lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
32
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marshland Road
33
Turn right onto Allen Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Allen Road
34
Arrive at destination
Allen Road
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 130.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.7 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head Island, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blacksburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Blacksburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 261.5 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blacksburg, 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 I 95 for about 56.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.7 mi from Blacksburg, SC · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 130.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hilton Head Island, SC
The final approach into Hilton Head Island, 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 Island, 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
$41.85 one way
$83.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $45.60 | $91.20 |
| premium | $4.78 | $49.19 | $98.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.10 | $116.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.46 | $12.55 |
| Efficient EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.88 | $10.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.61 | $16.74 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Island, SC
Afternoon in Hilton Head Island on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
4 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
5h 7m 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 Blacksburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 261.5 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 77, I 26. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.85 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 261.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blacksburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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