Trip from Hilton Head, SC to Clover, SC

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

244.7 mi

394 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 35m ★

6 AM

4h 48m

8 AM

5h 15m

10 AM

4h 58m

12 PM

4h 55m

3 PM

4h 59m

5 PM

5h 14m

8 PM

4h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hilton Head to Clover covers 244.7 miles of South Carolina terrain, typically requiring about 4 hours and 48 minutes of road time. Because this journey stays entirely within the state, you can easily complete it in a single day, making it a straightforward trek from the coast to the Piedmont region. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel, though keep in mind that individual vehicle efficiency will vary. The route relies heavily on major arteries like I-95, I-26, and the Charles F. Bolden Freeway to keep you moving efficiently. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed over sightseeing, perfect for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.

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

122.4 miles from Hilton Head, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 73% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will face a consistent interstate grind, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 57.2 miles on I-95. The character of the road is functional and fast, designed for steady cruising rather than winding exploration. As you transition from the low-lying coast toward the northern interior, the rhythm of the drive remains predictable and steady. Expect a utilitarian experience where the focus is firmly on lane discipline and maintaining your pace through the South Carolina highway network.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 149.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 244.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 149.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 216.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

149.6 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward US 1 North: West Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 111B Toward US 1 North: West Columbia

216.6 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 73 Toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

216.9 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

236.9 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in | US 321 / Filbert Highway

Turn right onto US 321 / Filbert Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

244.4 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in | Kings Mountain Street

Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hilton Head, SC to Clover, SC, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.

York

216.6 mi in | ~4h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	57.2 mi	1h 1m
I 26	57.1 mi	1h 1m
Charles F Bolden Freeway	53.3 mi	57m
Coosaw Scenic Drive	9.4 mi	12m
Fording Island Road	9 mi	13m
Lowcountry Drive	7.9 mi	10m
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway	7.6 mi	8m
York Highway	6.5 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 57.2 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head, SC and Clover, SC.

Start on US 278

0.3 mi · 28 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Continue on US 278

3.8 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 278

9.0 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight right at fork

147 ft · 4 sec

Merge onto SC 170

3.9 mi · 4 min · Okatie Highway

Take the exit

488 ft · 13 sec

Continue on SC 462

7.9 mi · 10 min · Lowcountry Drive

Continue on SC 462

9.4 mi · 12 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence

Merge onto I 95; US 17

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 95; US 17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 26 West: Columbia

Merge onto I 26

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 26

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 111B Toward US 1 North: West Columbia Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 1

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Augusta Road

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto SC 12

2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on SC 12

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

Turn left onto US 76

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SC 277

7.6 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 77

53 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 73 Toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

132 ft · 3 sec

Toward SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SC 901

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

Continue on SC 901

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Saluda Street

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto SC 901; SC 5

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Heckle Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto SC 5

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on SC 5

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on SC 5

4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 321

1.6 mi · 2 min · Filbert Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto Filbert Highway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Filbert Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 321

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Church Street

299 ft · 9 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto Guinn Street

520 ft · 25 sec · Guinn Street

Turn right onto US 321

346 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street West

Arrive at destination

US 321

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 244.7-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset. Given the duration of nearly five hours, leaving early in the morning will help you avoid the heaviest traffic patterns near major interchanges. Since you are spending most of your time on interstates, monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the longer stretches to ensure you don't get caught in a high-traffic zone with an empty tank. Because this trip is designed as a single-day journey, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on how you feel behind the wheel. Use your single planned stop to check the traffic status on the Charles F. Bolden Freeway, as local conditions there can shift your final arrival time.

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 122.4 miles from Hilton Head, SC, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 122.4 miles or 2h 22m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clover, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 244.7 miles and 4h 48m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 57.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.4 mi from Hilton Head, SC · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Archdale, NC

122 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.4 miles from Hilton Head, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clover, SC

The final approach into Clover, 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 Clover, 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

$39.16 one way

$78.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$42.67	$85.34
premium	$4.78	$46.03	$92.06
diesel	$5.64	$54.36	$108.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.4	0	$25.69	$11.75
Efficient EV	61.2	0	$21.41	$9.79
EV Truck/SUV	97.9	1	$34.26	$15.66

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hilton Head, SC

Evening in Hilton Head on Sunday

Local time

5:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clover, SC

Evening in Clover on Sunday

Local time

5:15 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 48m 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 Clover, SC covers 244.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 26, Charles F Bolden Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.4 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 $39.16 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Hilton Head, SC to Clover, SC, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.

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Trip from Hilton Head, SC to Clover, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clover, SC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hilton Head, SC

Clover, SC

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 48m on the road

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