Origin
Hilton Head Island, SC
Late night in Hilton Head Island on Friday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Batesburg, SC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
159.3 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 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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Batesburg, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Batesburg, SC covers 159.3 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marshland Road, Cross Island Parkway, William Hilton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.91 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
79.7 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 159.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 159.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marshland Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Batesburg, SC is easy. At 3h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Batesburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshland Road | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway | — | — |
| William Hilton Parkway | — | — |
| Fording Island Road | — | — |
| Okatie Highway | — | — |
| Lowcountry Drive | — | — |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | — | — |
| West Frontage Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marshland Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Batesburg, SC.
1
Start on Allen Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Allen Road
2
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Marshland Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
5
Merge slight left onto William Hilton Parkway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
6
Continue on Fording Island Road
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Fording Island Road
7
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
4 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
10
Take the exit slight left
489 ft
·
14 sec
11
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
12
Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
13
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Frontage Road
14
Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgandollar Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Grays Highway
16
Turn right
177 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn left onto Yemassee Highway
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
Yemassee Highway
18
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Highway
19
Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carolina Avenue
20
Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street East
21
Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Highway
22
Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue Southeast
23
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Highway
24
Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allendale-Hampton Highway
25
Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Avenue
26
Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Bufords Bridge Highway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Carolina Highway
28
Continue on Savannah Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Savannah Highway
29
Turn left onto North Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
30
Continue on Highway 178
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 178
31
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on Fairview Road
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Fairview Road
33
Continue on South Pine Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pine Street
34
Turn right onto West Church Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Church Street
35
Arrive at your destination
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 79.7 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
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 35 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.7 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesburg, 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 159.3 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.7 mi from Hilton Head Island, SC · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.7 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Batesburg, SC
The final approach into Batesburg, 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 Batesburg, 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
$24.91 one way
$49.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.48 | $58.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
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: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
| Efficient EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.94 | $6.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.30 | $10.20 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Batesburg, SC
Late night in Batesburg on Friday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
11 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 43m 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 Batesburg, SC covers 159.3 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marshland Road, Cross Island Parkway, William Hilton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.7 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 $24.91 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.
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Batesburg, SC is easy. At 3h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Batesburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hilton Head Island, SC to Batesburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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