Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
200.5 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 200.5 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kings Highway, 6th Avenue North, Alder Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
100.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 200.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alder Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC.
Start on the route
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
Continue on 6th Avenue North
At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
Merge slight left onto Highway 17
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
Continue on Highway 17
Continue on Ocean Highway
Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
Continue on Church Street
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
Continue on North Highway 17
Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway
Continue on Spring Street
Continue on Spring Street
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway
Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
Continue on Charleston Highway
Take the exit slight right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
Continue on Okatie Highway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Marshland Road
Turn right onto Allen Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 100.2 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head Island, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 200.5 miles and 4h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.2 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 100.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.27 one way
$62.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| premium | $4.78 | $37.72 | $75.43 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $44.39 | $88.79 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hilton Head Island on Saturday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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