Trip from Hilton Head, SC to Goose Creek, SC

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

106.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 $16.56 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.1 miles from Hilton Head, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 106.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
William Hilton Parkway	0 mi	0m
Fording Island Road	0 mi	0m
Okatie Highway	0 mi	0m
Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge	0 mi	0m
Robert Smalls Parkway	0 mi	0m
Parris Island Gateway	0 mi	0m
Trask Parkway	0 mi	0m
Bees Ferry Road	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: William Hilton Parkway — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on William Hilton Parkway

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Continue on William Hilton Parkway

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Continue on Fording Island Road

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Take the exit slight right

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Keep slight right

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Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway

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Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

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Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway

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Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

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Take the exit slight right

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Merge slight left

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Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

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Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

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Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia

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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

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Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

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Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

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Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree

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Continue on Rivers Avenue

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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

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Take the exit slight right

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Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road

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Continue on Old State Road

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Continue on Old State Road

31

Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Hilton Head, SC.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.1 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goose Creek, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hilton Head, SC

This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 7m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Charleston, SC

53 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, SC.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.1 mi from Hilton Head, SC

Charleston, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

Charleston, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Hilton Head, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$16.56	$33.12
midgrade	$4.43	$18.52	$37.04
premium	$4.78	$19.98	$39.95
diesel	$5.62	$23.51	$47.03

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 53.1 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 $16.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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