How far is Abbeville, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Abbeville, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.61 mi
04h 09m
Flight
166.73 mi
268.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.73 mi
Kilometers
268.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.61 mi
Kilometers
329.28 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Abbeville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-04-15T02:53
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boiling Springs
SC

City in North Carolina, USA

From Abbeville
105.8 mi
02h 04m
To Hilton Head Island
98.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Hilton Head Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Hilton Head Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Court Square

    144 m · 11 sec · Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1909 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Greenwood Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Greenwood Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Highway 28

    20.2 mi · 28 min · South Highway 28

  6. 6

    Continue on Cedar Street

    867 ft · 21 sec · Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Mine Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Mine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    3054 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Mine Street

    158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    20.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 28 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Furys Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Furys Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Furys Ferry Road

    84 m · 6 sec · Furys Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road

    2463 ft · 51 sec · Furys Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Belair Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Belair Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    1706 ft · 40 sec · Washington Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Evans Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    8.7 mi · 10 min · North Columbia Avenue

  33. 33

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence

    62 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    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

    124 m · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard

    6 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on Fording Island Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Fording Island Road

  40. 40

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Hilton Head Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 19%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 15%
Highway 28 South
24 mi · 12%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 10%
South Highway 28
20.2 mi · 10%
I 95 North
11.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boiling Springs
02h 04m from Abbeville
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abbeville and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boiling Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Abbeville and 98.8 miles from Hilton Head Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.60 one way or $57.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abbeville and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Boiling Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boiling Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boiling Springs.

RAIL

Denmark

34 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

102 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 166.73 mi (268.32 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Population4,958
Coordinates34.1781700, -82.3790100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head Island

#2 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-82.379039, 34.178197)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.33 L · about $28.60
Round trip
$57.20
14.44 gal · 54.66 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.60 $57.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.98 $63.95
Premium $4.78 $34.50 $68.99
Diesel $5.62 $40.61 $81.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 02:53:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.