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Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blacksburg, SC

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

260.5 mi

419 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 54m ★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hilton Head Island, SC, SC

Hilton Head Island, SC

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Downtown Blacksburg, SC, SC

Blacksburg, SC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blacksburg, SC covers 260.5 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 26, Charles F Bolden Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.69 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

130.2 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 260.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.2 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 38 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 57.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 260.5 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 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 97.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
18.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
97.4 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
154.5 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward US 1 North: West Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 111B Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
8
221.5 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Take the exit toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 73 Toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
9
221.7 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blacksburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.

York

221.5 mi in | ~4h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 57.2 mi 1h 1m
I 26 57.1 mi 1h 1m
Charles F Bolden Freeway 53.3 mi 57m
Black Highway 9.6 mi 11m
Coosaw Scenic Drive 9.4 mi 12m
Fording Island Road 9 mi 13m
Lowcountry Drive 7.9 mi 10m
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway 7.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 57.2 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Blacksburg, SC.

1

Start on Allen Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Allen Road
2

Turn left onto Marshland Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
4

Merge onto US 278

2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
5

Merge onto US 278

3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
6

Continue on US 278

9.0 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

147 ft · 4 sec
9

Merge onto SC 170

3.9 mi · 4 min · Okatie Highway
10

Take the exit

488 ft · 13 sec
11

Continue on SC 462

7.9 mi · 10 min · Lowcountry Drive
12

Continue on SC 462

9.4 mi · 12 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
14

Merge onto I 95; US 17

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 95; US 17
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
16

Merge onto I 26

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 111B Toward US 1 North: West Columbia Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto US 1

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Augusta Road
19

Turn straight onto SC 12

2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
20

Continue on SC 12

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
21

Turn left onto US 76

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on SC 277

7.6 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 77

53 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 73 Toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork

132 ft · 3 sec
Toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York Use the left lane.
26

Turn left onto SC 901

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
27

Continue on SC 901

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Saluda Street
Use the left lane.
28

Turn left onto SC 901; SC 5

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Heckle Boulevard
29

Turn left onto SC 5

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
30

Continue on SC 5

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway
31

Continue on SC 5

5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
32

Turn right onto SC 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
33

Continue on SC 5

1.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
34

Continue on SC 5

3.3 mi · 3 min · York Road
35

Continue on SC 5

0.7 mi · 49 sec · York Highway
36

Continue on SC 5

1.6 mi · 1 min · York Road
37

Turn left onto US 29

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Cherokee Street
38

Arrive at destination

US 29

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 130.2 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 130.2 miles or 2h 34m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blacksburg, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hilton Head Island, 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.

+

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 Hilton Head Island, SC

This is one driving day of about 260.5 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hilton Head Island, 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 57.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.2 mi from Hilton Head Island, SC · 2h 34m into the drive

Downtown Belmont, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belmont, NC

130 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.2 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blacksburg, SC

The final approach into Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 134.7
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 9
View on nps.gov
Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 260.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.69 one way

$83.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $45.42 $90.85
premium $4.78 $49.00 $98.01
diesel $5.64 $57.87 $115.75

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: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

B&T's Fresh Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Ridgeland, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Orangeburg, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bluffton, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shoppes of Walterboro - Tesla Supercharger

Walterboro, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Food Lion - Tesla Supercharger

St. George, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cayce Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Cayce, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Village at Sandhill - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Tesla: 14 ChargePoint Network: 2 eVgo Network: 2 CIRCLE_K: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.1 0 $27.35 $12.50
Efficient EV 65.1 0 $22.79 $10.42
EV Truck/SUV 104.2 1 $36.47 $16.67

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Hilton Head Island, SC

Morning in Hilton Head Island on Monday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 1 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Blacksburg, SC

Morning in Blacksburg on Monday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Belmont, NC

130 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

16 degrees cooler 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 Hilton Head Island, SC to Blacksburg, SC covers 260.5 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 26, Charles F Bolden Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.2 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.69 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 23 significant decision points across 260.5 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 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 97.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blacksburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.

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