Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blackville, SC

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

110.9 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 28m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 46m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 47m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 32m

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

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Hilton Head Island, SC

Scott Platt

Blackville, SC

Kelly

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Hilton Head Island to Blackville, prepare for a 110.9-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget about $18 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast South Carolina locations. Because the drive is relatively short and manageable, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. Expect a straightforward local experience that moves you inland from the coast, providing a clear transition between these two distinct areas of the state.

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

55.4 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 7% of the journey spent on major highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating smaller roads like Grays Highway, Carolina Highway, and Bufords Bridge Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.2-mile segment on Grays Highway, which serves as a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. The character of the road is winding and localized, requiring your full attention as you transition off the main thoroughfares. You will find that the pace remains consistent, emphasizing the nuance of South Carolina's backroads over high-speed travel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Grays Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 278 / William Hilton Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 278 / William Hilton Parkway

Merge onto US 278 / William Hilton Parkway

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

Use the none lane.

18.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

40.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | SC 462 / Morgandollar Road

Turn left onto SC 462 / Morgandollar Road

Navigation decision point

61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | SC 68 / Yemassee Highway

Turn left onto SC 68 / Yemassee Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grays Highway	17.2 mi	25m
Carolina Highway	15 mi	17m
Bufords Bridge Highway	10.9 mi	15m
Coosaw Scenic Drive	9.7 mi	13m
Fording Island Road	9 mi	13m
Lowcountry Drive	7.9 mi	10m
Augusta Highway	6.6 mi	9m
Heritage Highway	4.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Grays Highway — 17.2 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Allen Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Allen Road

Turn left onto Marshland Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto US 278

2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

Merge onto US 278

3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 278

9.0 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight right at fork

147 ft · 4 sec

Merge onto SC 170

3.9 mi · 4 min · Okatie Highway

Take the exit

488 ft · 13 sec

Continue on SC 462

7.9 mi · 10 min · Lowcountry Drive

Continue on SC 462

9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

Turn right onto SC 462

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Frontage Road

Turn left onto SC 462

4.0 mi · 6 min · Morgandollar Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 278; SC 462

17 mi · 25 min · Grays Highway

Turn right

177 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto SC 68

469 ft · 7 sec · Yemassee Highway

Continue on US 278

1.1 mi · 1 min · Augusta Highway

Continue on US 278

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Carolina Avenue

Continue on US 278

2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

Continue on US 278

3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

Continue on US 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

Continue on US 278

1.8 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway

Continue on US 278

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

Turn right onto US 321

1.0 mi · 1 min · Hampton Avenue

Continue on US 321

11 mi · 15 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 321

15 mi · 17 min · Carolina Highway

Turn left onto US 78

4.6 mi · 6 min · Heritage Highway

Continue on US 78

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78

Continue on US 78

1.9 mi · 2 min · Dexter Street

Turn right onto SC 3

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Solomon Blatt Avenue

Arrive at destination

SC 3

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact trip, try to leave mid-morning to avoid any potential congestion near the coast before settling into the quieter rhythm of the interior roads. You only need to plan for one major stop along the 110.9-mile path, which allows you to keep your travel momentum high. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Hilton Head, as the rural nature of the secondary roads means service stations may be more spread out than you are used to. Because the route relies heavily on local highways, stay alert for changing speed limits as you pass through smaller communities. Utilizing your GPS is recommended here, as the frequent turns on the local highway network can be easy to miss without clear guidance.

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 55.4 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 21m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

This is one driving day of about 110.9 miles and 2h 38m.

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 Grays Highway for about 17.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.4 mi from Hilton Head Island, SC · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charleston, SC

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

Archdale, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Charleston, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blackville, SC

The final approach into Blackville, 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 Blackville, 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

$17.75 one way

$35.50 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$19.34	$38.68
premium	$4.78	$20.86	$41.72
diesel	$5.64	$24.64	$49.28

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

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.3	$11.64	$5.32
Efficient EV	27.7	$9.70	$4.44
EV Truck/SUV	44.4	$15.53	$7.10

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hilton Head Island, SC

Afternoon in Hilton Head Island on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blackville, SC

Afternoon in Blackville on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

6 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

2h 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 Hilton Head Island, SC to Blackville, SC covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Grays Highway, Carolina Highway, Bufords Bridge Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.4 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 $17.75 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 route from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blackville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blackville, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Blackville, SC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hilton Head Island, SC

Blackville, SC

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 38m on the road

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