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
Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Burnettown, SC
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
157.1 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton Head Island, SC
Scott Platt
Burnettown, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Burnettown, SC covers 157.1 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 21, Main Street, GA 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on GA 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.14 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
78.5 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Burnettown, SC covers 157.1 miles and takes about 3h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near US 278 / William Hilton Parkway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 157.1 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 5.1 miles (US 278 / William Hilton Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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.
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
6
37.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109
Toward GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT / Augusta Road
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT / Augusta Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Burnettown, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
37.9 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 21 | 44.2 mi | 50m |
| Main Street | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| GA 56 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| I 95 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Fording Island Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Millhaven Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Independence Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Bobby Jones Expressway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
GA 21
— 44.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Burnettown, 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
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 278
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Fording Island Road
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 278
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Independence Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 109
Toward GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah
11
Keep slight right at fork
270 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
12
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
42 mi
·
48 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 301 Business; GA 73
18
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 301; GA 73 Loop
19
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 24
20
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millhaven Road
21
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milhaven Road
22
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
23
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
24
Continue on GA 23
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
13 mi
·
18 min
·
GA 56
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
27
Merge onto I 520
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
28
Continue on I 520
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmetto Parkway
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 1, US 78, US 278: Aiken, North Augusta
30
Turn straight onto US 1; US 78; US 278
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
31
Turn right onto Anthony Drive
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Anthony Drive
32
Turn left onto SC 421
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Road
33
Arrive at destination
SC 421
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 78.5 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnettown, 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.
+
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 Hilton Head Island, SC
This is one driving day of about 157.1 miles and 3h 23m.
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 GA 21 for about 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.5 mi from Hilton Head Island, SC · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 78.5 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burnettown, SC
The final approach into Burnettown, 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 Burnettown, 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
$25.14 one way
$50.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $27.39 | $54.79 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.50 | $7.54 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.99 | $10.05 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Burnettown, SC
Afternoon in Burnettown on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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
3h 23m 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 Burnettown, SC covers 157.1 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 21, Main Street, GA 56. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 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 $25.14 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 157.1 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 5.1 miles (US 278 / William Hilton Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Burnettown, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
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