Origin
Hilton Head, SC
Late night in Hilton Head on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
154.9 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 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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Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m 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 $24.22 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
77.5 miles from Hilton Head, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 154.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is easy. At 3h 35m 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, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Hilton Parkway | — | — |
| Fording Island Road | — | — |
| Okatie Highway | — | — |
| Lowcountry Drive | — | — |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | — | — |
| West Frontage Road | — | — |
| Morgandollar Road | — | — |
| Grays Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
1
Start on William Hilton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
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
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
10
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Frontage Road
11
Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgandollar Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Grays Highway
13
Turn right
177 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn left onto Yemassee Highway
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
Yemassee Highway
15
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Highway
16
Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carolina Avenue
17
Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street East
18
Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Highway
19
Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue Southeast
20
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Highway
21
Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allendale-Hampton Highway
22
Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Avenue
23
Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Bufords Bridge Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Carolina Highway
25
Continue on Savannah Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Savannah Highway
26
Turn left onto North Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
27
Continue on Highway 178
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 178
28
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
29
Continue on Fairview Road
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Fairview Road
30
Continue on South Pine Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pine Street
31
Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Avenue
32
Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Carolina Avenue
33
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 77.5 miles from Hilton Head, SC, or about 1h 47m 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesburg-Leesville, 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 154.9 miles and 3h 35m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.5 mi from Hilton Head, SC · 1h 47m into the drive
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 77.5 miles from Hilton Head, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Batesburg-Leesville, SC
The final approach into Batesburg-Leesville, 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-Leesville, 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
$24.22 one way
$48.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
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: 54.2 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 | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.91 |
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-Leesville, SC
Late night in Batesburg-Leesville on Thursday
Local time
12:06 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
10 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 35m 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, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m 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 77.5 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 $24.22 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, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is easy. At 3h 35m 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, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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