Origin
Edgefield, SC
Evening in Edgefield on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
149.7 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
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6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgefield, SC
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Hilton Head, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 149.7 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Road, Highway 19, Edgefield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
74.9 miles from Edgefield, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 149.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC is easy. At 3h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgefield Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laurens Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rutland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rudy Mason Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Log Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charleston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgefield, SC and Hilton Head, SC.
1
Start on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Augusta Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Augusta Road
3
Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
4
Continue on Edgefield Highway
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Edgefield Highway
5
Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Laurens Street Northwest
6
Turn left onto Rutland Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rutland Drive
7
Continue on Rudy Mason Parkway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rudy Mason Parkway
8
Continue on Pine Log Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Pine Log Road
9
Turn left onto Charleston Highway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Charleston Highway
10
Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Barnwell Road
11
Turn right onto Kitchings Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kitchings Road
12
Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Creek Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Williston Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Williston Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi
·
4 min
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dunbarton Boulevard
16
Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Street
17
Turn straight onto Marlboro Avenue
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Marlboro Avenue
18
Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Barnwell Road
19
Continue on Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pine Street
20
Turn right onto Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street North
21
Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
22
Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Allendale-Fairfax Highway
23
Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allendale-Hampton Highway
24
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Highway
25
Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue Southwest
26
Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Highway
27
Continue on Elm Street West
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street West
28
Continue on West Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Carolina Avenue
29
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Highway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Grays Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Grays Highway
31
Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Morgandollar Road
32
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Frontage Road
33
Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
34
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
35
Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
36
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
37
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Fording Island Road
38
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
39
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 74.9 miles from Edgefield, SC, or about 1h 49m 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.9 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
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 Edgefield, 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 Edgefield, SC
This is one driving day of about 149.7 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgefield, 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 74.9 mi from Edgefield, SC · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.9 miles from Edgefield, 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
$23.96 one way
$47.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
| premium | $4.78 | $28.16 | $56.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
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: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Evening in Hilton Head on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Boiling Springs, NC
75 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
3 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 38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 149.7 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, Highway 19, Edgefield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.9 miles from Edgefield, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.96 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC is easy. At 3h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edgefield, SC to Hilton Head, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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