Origin
Stateburg, SC
Evening in Stateburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stateburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
162.1 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stateburg, SC
Ken Jacobsen
Hilton Head Island, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stateburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 162.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Manning Road, Coosaw Scenic Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.35 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
81.1 miles from Stateburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 162.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Manning Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.1 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 93.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Manning Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 76; US 378.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 162.1 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 1.1 miles (US 76; US 378): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (US 76 Business / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 76; US 378
Turn left onto US 76; US 378
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 76 Business / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
121.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 93.1 mi | 1h 39m |
| Manning Road | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Fording Island Road | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| US 76 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Okatie Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| William Hilton Parkway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 93.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stateburg, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC.
1
Start on SC 261
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto US 76; US 378
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 76; US 378
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
5
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Guignard Drive
6
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 521
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Manning Road
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
11
Turn left onto SC 462
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
12
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
13
Turn right onto SC 170
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
15
Merge onto US 278
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Fording Island Road
16
Continue on US 278
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
19
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marshland Road
20
Turn right onto Allen Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Allen Road
21
Arrive at destination
Allen Road
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 81.1 miles from Stateburg, SC, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.1 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 33m
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 Stateburg, 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.
+
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 Stateburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 162.1 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Stateburg, 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 93.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Stateburg, SC · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Stateburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.1 miles.
Arriving in Hilton Head Island, SC
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.35 one way
$50.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Hilton Head Island, SC
Evening in Hilton Head Island on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Holly Hill, SC
81 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
11 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
3h 16m 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 Stateburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 162.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Manning Road, Coosaw Scenic Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Stateburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.35 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 162.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 76; US 378): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (US 76 Business / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Stateburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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