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Trip from York, SC to Hilton Head, SC

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

235.4 mi

379 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

33 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 21m ★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in South Carolina, United States

York, SC

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resort town in South Carolina, USA

Hilton Head, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 235.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 77, I 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.81 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

117.7 miles from York, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 235.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.6 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 27 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 56.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 5 Business / East Liberty Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 235.4 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: near the start (SC 5 Business / East Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 5 Business / East Liberty Street

Turn left onto SC 5 Business / East Liberty Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway

Turn right onto SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway

Navigation decision point

5
14.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street

Turn right onto SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
18.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 77

Merge onto I 77

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway toward I 77: Charleston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 77: Charleston

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 56.6 mi 1h
I 77 53.5 mi 57m
I 26 51.9 mi 55m
William Earle Berne Beltway 12.3 mi 14m
Coosaw Scenic Drive 9.6 mi 13m
Fording Island Road 9.3 mi 12m
Lowcountry Drive 7.9 mi 10m
York Highway 6.5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 56.6 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, SC and Hilton Head, SC.

1

Start on US 321 Business

54 ft · 8 sec · North Congress Street
2

Turn left onto SC 5 Business

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Liberty Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on SC 5 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old York Road
4

Turn right onto SC 5

0.2 mi · 10 sec · Alexander Love Highway
5

Continue on SC 5

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway
6

Continue on SC 5

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
7

Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5

3.2 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard
8

Turn right onto SC 72; SC 901

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Saluda Street
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on SC 901

3.1 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Road
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
11

Merge onto I 77

29 mi · 31 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 77

24 mi · 26 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
Toward I 77: Charleston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 77

12 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 77

2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
17

Merge onto I 26

52 mi · 55 min · I 26
Use the right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 169A Toward I 95 South: Savannah
19

Merge onto I 95

57 mi · 1 hr · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
21

Turn left onto SC 462

9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
22

Continue on SC 462

7.9 mi · 10 min · Lowcountry Drive
23

Turn right onto SC 170

4.2 mi · 4 min · Okatie Highway
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
25

Merge onto US 278

9.3 mi · 12 min · Fording Island Road
26

Continue on US 278

3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
27

Arrive at destination

US 278

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 117.7 miles from York, SC, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.7 miles or 2h 17m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving York, 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 York, SC

This is one driving day of about 235.4 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from York, 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 56.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.7 mi from York, SC · 2h 17m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belmont, NC

118 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.7 miles from York, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hilton Head, SC

The final approach into Hilton Head, 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, SC.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 105.5
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 235.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.81 one way

$73.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.25 $80.50
premium $4.70 $43.57 $87.14
diesel $5.61 $51.97 $103.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Rock Hill, SC Rechargery Relay - Cherry Rd

Rock Hill, SC

IONNA

16 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Orangeburg, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

B&T's Fresh Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Ridgeland, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Village at Sandhill - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cayce Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Cayce, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Food Lion - Tesla Supercharger

St. George, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shoppes of Walterboro - Tesla Supercharger

Walterboro, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bluffton, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tesla: 12 ChargePoint Network: 7 EV Connect: 3 Non-Networked: 3 RED_E: 2 eVgo Network: 2 IONNA: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 ABM: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.6 0 $24.72 $11.30
Efficient EV 58.9 0 $20.60 $9.42
EV Truck/SUV 94.2 1 $32.96 $15.07

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

York, SC

Night in York on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hilton Head, SC

Night in Hilton Head on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Belmont, NC

118 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

23 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

4h 34m 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 York, SC to Hilton Head, SC covers 235.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 77, I 26. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.7 miles from York, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.81 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 235.4 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: near the start (SC 5 Business / East Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SC 72; SC 901 / Saluda Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from York, SC to Hilton Head, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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