Origin
Hilton Head Island, SC
Late night in Hilton Head Island on Friday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Hampton, SC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton Head Island, SC
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Hampton, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Hampton, SC covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grays Highway, Coosaw Scenic Drive, Fording Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Grays Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.56 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.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 67.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.4 miles (SC 462 / Morgandollar Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
SC 462 / Morgandollar Road
Turn left onto SC 462 / Morgandollar Road
Navigation decision point
4
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 278; SC 462 / Grays Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 278; SC 462 / Grays Highway
Navigation decision point
5
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 |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Fording Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Morgandollar Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Okatie Highway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| William Hilton Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Elm Street East | 2.4 mi | 3m |
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 Hampton, 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
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
13
Turn right onto SC 462
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Frontage Road
14
Turn left onto SC 462
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgandollar Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 278; SC 462
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Grays Highway
16
Turn right
177 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn left onto SC 68
469 ft
·
7 sec
·
Yemassee Highway
18
Continue on US 278
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Highway
19
Continue on US 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carolina Avenue
20
Continue on US 278
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street East
21
Turn left onto Helen Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Helen Street
22
Arrive at destination
Helen Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.7 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 48m 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hilton Head Island, SC
This is one driving day of about 67.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 33.7 mi from Hilton Head Island, SC · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampton, SC
The final approach into Hampton, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.56 one way
$21.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.49 | $24.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Hampton, SC
Late night in Hampton on Friday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
15 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
1h 40m 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 Hampton, SC covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grays Highway, Coosaw Scenic Drive, Fording Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 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 $10.56 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.4 miles (SC 462 / Morgandollar Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hilton Head Island, SC to Hampton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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