Origin
Hilton Head, SC
Afternoon in Hilton Head on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
154.5 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
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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Batesburg, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg, SC covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fairview Road, Carolina Highway, Grays Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on Fairview Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.16 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
77.2 miles from Hilton Head, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Road | 20.1 mi | 29m |
| Carolina Highway | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| Grays Highway | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Savannah Highway | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| Bufords Bridge Highway | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Fording Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Highway 178 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Fairview Road
— 20.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head, SC and Batesburg, SC.
1
Start on US 278
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
William Hilton Parkway
2
Continue on US 278
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
3
Continue on US 278
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Fording Island Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
4 sec
6
Merge onto SC 170
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
7
Take the exit
488 ft
·
13 sec
8
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
9
Continue on SC 462
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
10
Turn right onto SC 462
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Frontage Road
11
Turn left onto SC 462
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgandollar Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 278; SC 462
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Grays Highway
13
Turn right
177 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn left onto SC 68
469 ft
·
7 sec
·
Yemassee Highway
15
Continue on US 278
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Highway
16
Continue on US 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carolina Avenue
17
Continue on US 278
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street East
18
Continue on US 278
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Highway
19
Continue on US 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue Southeast
20
Continue on US 278
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Highway
21
Continue on US 278
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allendale-Hampton Highway
22
Turn right onto US 321
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Avenue
23
Continue on US 321
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Bufords Bridge Highway
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 321
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Carolina Highway
25
Continue on US 321
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Savannah Highway
26
Turn left onto US 178
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
27
Continue on US 178
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 178
28
Continue on US 178
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
29
Continue on US 178
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Fairview Road
30
Continue on US 178
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pine Street
31
Turn right onto SC 23
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Church Street
32
Arrive at destination
SC 23
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 77.2 miles from Hilton Head, SC, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 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 34 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
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, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 154.5 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.
The longest stretch is on Fairview Road for about 20.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Hilton Head, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 82.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
35.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
SC 462 / Morgandollar Road
Turn left onto SC 462 / Morgandollar Road
Navigation decision point
4
39.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 278; SC 462 / Grays Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 278; SC 462 / Grays Highway
Navigation decision point
5
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
SC 68 / Yemassee Highway
Turn left onto SC 68 / Yemassee Highway
Navigation decision point
4
82.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
US 321 / Carolina Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 321 / Carolina Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.16 one way
$48.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.42 | $52.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.59 | $57.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Batesburg, SC
Afternoon in Batesburg on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Boiling Springs, SC
77 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
33 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 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 117.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 154.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairview Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.6 miles (SC 462 / Morgandollar Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.5 miles (US 278; SC 462 / Grays Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 154.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg, SC covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairview Road, Carolina Highway, Grays Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.2 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 $24.16 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 straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.6 miles (SC 462 / Morgandollar Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.5 miles (US 278; SC 462 / Grays Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Congaree National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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