Origin
Westminster, SC
Late night in Westminster on Monday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
283 mi
455 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, SC
AXP Photography
Hilton Head Island, SC
Scott Platt
Trip Overview
The drive from Westminster, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 283 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, West Oak Highway, Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.29 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
141.5 miles from Westminster, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 59m drive with frequent turns across 283 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westminster, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oak Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jones Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Athens Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC.
1
Start on East Windsor Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Windsor Street
2
Continue on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Oak Highway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Oak Highway
4
Turn left
302 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn slight right
128 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto South Highway 11
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
South Highway 11
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge slight right
6.4 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
10
Turn right onto Jones Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Street
11
Continue on Augusta Road
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Continue on College Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
College Street
13
Turn left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
14
At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi
·
19 min
15
Turn right onto Athens Highway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Athens Highway
16
Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
17
Continue on Elbert Street
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elbert Street
18
Continue on Heard Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Heard Street
19
Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elbert Street
20
Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Highway
21
Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Elberton Highway
22
Continue on North Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hulin Avenue
23
Continue on Tignall Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Tignall Road
24
Continue on Tignall Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tignall Road
25
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
26
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
27
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
28
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 520 East, GA 232
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 520 East
31
Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25, GA 121
33
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
34
Continue on Nellie Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nellie Drive
35
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
36
Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
37
Continue straight
28 mi
·
40 min
38
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
39
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
40
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
41
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Perimeter Road
42
Continue on Savannah Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
43
Continue on Augusta Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Augusta Highway
44
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
45
Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
203 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 95 North: Florence
46
Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 North: Florence
47
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
48
Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island
49
Keep slight right to continue on US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus
407 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus
50
Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Independence Boulevard
51
Continue on Fording Island Road
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Fording Island Road
52
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William Hilton Parkway
53
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
54
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
55
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marshland Road
56
Turn right onto Allen Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allen Road
57
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 141.5 miles from Westminster, SC, or about 2h 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.5 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, SC
This is one driving day of about 283 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westminster, 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 141.5 mi from Westminster, SC · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.5 miles from Westminster, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$45.29 one way
$90.58 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $49.35 | $98.69 |
| premium | $4.78 | $53.24 | $106.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.87 | $125.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.71 | $13.58 |
| Efficient EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.76 | $11.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.2 | 1 | $39.62 | $18.11 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Hilton Head Island on Monday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Rock Hill, SC
142 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
20 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
5h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Westminster, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 283 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, West Oak Highway, Highway 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.5 miles from Westminster, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.29 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westminster, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westminster, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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