Origin
Hilton Head, SC
Morning in Hilton Head on Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
285.7 mi
460 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton Head, SC
Colon Freld
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 285.7 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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, Okatie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.72 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
142.8 miles from Hilton Head, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 285.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 40m 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 Anderson County Airport, 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 |
| Okatie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lowcountry Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 385 North | 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 Anderson County Airport, 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
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Fording Island Road
4
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
4 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
7
Take the exit slight left
489 ft
·
14 sec
8
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
9
Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
11
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 26 West: Columbia
13
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
15
Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
16
Turn left onto McCarter Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
17
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
18
Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
19
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Augusta Road
20
Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
21
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
22
Continue on River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
23
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
25
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
26
Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
27
Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shockley Ferry Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
469 ft
·
11 sec
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South Murray Avenue
29
Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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Pearman Dairy Road
30
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
31
Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
32
Continue on Highway 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
33
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
34
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Warner Road
35
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
36
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
37
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 142.8 miles from Hilton Head, SC, or about 2h 20m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.8 miles or 2h 20m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, 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 285.7 miles and 4h 40m.
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 142.8 mi from Hilton Head, SC · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 142.8 miles from Hilton Head, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson County Airport, SC
The final approach into Anderson County Airport, 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 Anderson County Airport, 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
$45.72 one way
$91.45 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $49.82 | $99.64 |
| premium | $4.78 | $53.74 | $107.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.47 | $126.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.00 | $13.71 |
| Efficient EV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.00 | $18.28 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, NC
143 mi in
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
1 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
4h 40m 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 Anderson County Airport, SC covers 285.7 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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, Okatie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.8 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 $45.72 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 40m 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 Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hilton Head, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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