Origin
Hilton Head, SC
Evening in Hilton Head on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
205.2 mi
330 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
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6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton Head, SC
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Abbeville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 205.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Hilton Parkway, Fording Island Road, Independence Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.6 miles from Hilton Head, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 205.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Hilton Parkway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Hilton Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fording Island Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 21 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
William Hilton Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head, SC and Abbeville, SC.
1
Start on William Hilton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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William Hilton Parkway
2
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
3
Continue on Fording Island Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Fording Island Road
4
Continue on Independence Boulevard
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Independence Boulevard
5
Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 95 South: Savannah
6
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah
8
Keep slight right to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 21 North, GA 30 West
9
Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
10
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
11
Continue straight
42 mi
·
48 min
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Turn slight left
299 ft
·
7 sec
15
Turn right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
16
Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
17
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millhaven Road
18
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milhaven Road
19
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
20
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
21
Continue on Main Street
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right
14 mi
·
19 min
23
Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mike Padgett Highway
24
Take the ramp slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
25
Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
27
Continue on Old Evans Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Evans Road
28
Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverwatch Parkway
29
Turn slight right
367 ft
·
13 sec
30
Turn straight onto Washington Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Road
31
Turn right onto North Belair Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Belair Road
32
Turn left onto Furys Ferry Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Furys Ferry Road
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Furys Ferry Road
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Furys Ferry Road
34
Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Furys Ferry Road
35
Continue on Highway 28 South
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Highway 28 South
36
Continue on South Mine Street
518 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Mine Street
37
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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South Main Street
38
Continue on Highway 28 South
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 28 South
39
Continue on South Mine Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Mine Street
40
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Cedar Street
41
Continue on Highway 28 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 28 North
42
Keep slight left to continue on Highway 28 North
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Highway 28 North
43
Turn right onto SC 72
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 72
44
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
45
Continue on Court Square
463 ft
·
16 sec
·
Court Square
46
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
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Washington Street
47
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 102.6 miles from Hilton Head, SC, or about 2h 18m 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hilton Head, 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, SC
This is one driving day of about 205.2 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hilton Head, 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 102.6 mi from Hilton Head, SC · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 102.6 miles from Hilton Head, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abbeville, SC
The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, 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
$32.84 one way
$65.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| premium | $4.78 | $38.60 | $77.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
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: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.55 | $9.85 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Abbeville, SC
Evening in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
4 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
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 205.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Hilton Parkway, Fording Island Road, Independence Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.6 miles from Hilton Head, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.84 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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