Origin
Folly Beach, SC
Evening in Folly Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
110.4 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Folly Beach, SC
Dominik Gryzbon
Hilton Head Island, SC
Scott Platt
Trip Overview
The drive from Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 110.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Ashley Avenue, Center Street, Folly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 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
55.2 miles from Folly Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 110.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Ashley Avenue 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 Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Ashley Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Folly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Folly Road Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wesley Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Savannah Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ace Basin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charleston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Ashley Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folly Beach, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC.
1
Start on East Arctic Avenue
213 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Arctic Avenue
2
Turn left
200 ft
·
20 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Ashley Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Ashley Avenue
4
Turn right onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Center Street
5
Continue on Folly Road
8.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Folly Road
6
Keep slight left to continue on Folly Road Boulevard
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Folly Road Boulevard
7
Continue on Wesley Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Wesley Drive
8
Turn left onto Savannah Highway
29 mi
·
41 min
·
Savannah Highway
9
Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
10
Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Charleston Highway
11
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Trask Parkway
13
Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
14
Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Parris Island Gateway
15
Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert Smalls Parkway
16
Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
17
Continue on Okatie Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Okatie Highway
18
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Fording Island Road
20
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
23
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marshland Road
24
Turn right onto Allen Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allen Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Folly Beach, SC, or about 1h 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 7m
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 Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 110.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Folly Beach, 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 55.2 mi from Folly Beach, SC · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 55.2 miles from Folly Beach, 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
$17.67 one way
$35.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.25 | $38.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.77 | $41.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Island, SC
Evening in Hilton Head Island on Sunday
Local time
5:29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 35m 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 Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 110.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Ashley Avenue, Center Street, Folly Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.2 miles from Folly Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Folly Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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