Origin
Hilton Head Island, SC
Afternoon in Hilton Head Island on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Dillon, SC
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
203.9 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Hilton Head Island, SC
Scott Platt
Dillon, SC
Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Dillon, SC covers 203.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Coosaw Scenic Drive, Fording Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 161.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.63 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
102 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 54m highway drive covering 203.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Coosaw Scenic Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 161.5 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 19 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 161.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Coosaw Scenic Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 203.9 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 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
39.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 95; US 17
Merge onto I 95; US 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
201.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 161.5 mi | 2h 53m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Fording Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Okatie Highway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| William Hilton Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Marshland Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 161.5 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Dillon, 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
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Fording Island Road
Use the none lane.
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
161 mi
·
2 hr 53 min
·
I 95; US 17
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville
16
Turn slight right onto SC 34
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 34
17
Continue on SC 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Turn right onto US 301; US 501
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 301; US 501
19
Arrive at destination
US 301; US 501
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 102 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.5 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dillon, 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.
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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 203.9 miles and 3h 54m.
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 161.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102 mi from Hilton Head Island, SC · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 102 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.5 miles.
Arriving in Dillon, SC
The final approach into Dillon, 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 Dillon, SC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.63 one way
$65.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $35.55 | $71.11 |
| premium | $4.78 | $38.36 | $76.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.55 | $13.05 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Dillon, SC
Afternoon in Dillon on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
24 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 54m 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 Dillon, SC covers 203.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Coosaw Scenic Drive, Fording Island Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102 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 $32.63 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 12 significant decision points across 203.9 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 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.
The route from Hilton Head Island, SC to Dillon, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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