Origin
Holly Hill, SC
Afternoon in Holly Hill on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Hill, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
108.6 mi
175 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly Hill, SC
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Hilton Head Island, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holly Hill, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Coosaw Scenic Drive, Fording Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.98 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.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Holly Hill, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 57.2 mi | 1h 1m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Fording Island Road | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Okatie Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| William Hilton Parkway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Bass Drive | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| I 26 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 57.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC.
1
Start on US 176
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old State Road
2
Turn left onto SC 314
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bunch Ford Road
3
Turn straight onto US 15
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bass Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 26 North: Columbia
5
Merge onto I 26
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 26
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 169A
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
7
Merge onto I 95
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
9
Turn left onto SC 462
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
10
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
11
Turn right onto SC 170
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
13
Merge onto US 278
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Fording Island Road
14
Continue on US 278
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
17
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marshland Road
18
Turn right onto Allen Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Allen Road
19
Arrive at destination
Allen Road
Trip Plan
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 54.3 miles from Holly Hill, SC, or about 1h 2m 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head Island, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Holly Hill, 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 Holly Hill, SC
This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Holly Hill, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Holly Hill, 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 10.7 and 106.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 169A
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
5
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
4
103.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
US 278 / Cross Island Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278 / Cross Island Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
106.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
Marshland Road
Turn left onto Marshland Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Hilton Head Island, SC
Afternoon in Hilton Head Island on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
52°F
Ridgeland, SC
54 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
3 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
2h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
108.6 mi in 2h 15m, mostly highway — 57.2 mi of that is on I 95.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Coosaw Scenic Drive. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hilton Head Island, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hilton Head Island, SC before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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