How far is Aiken, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Chesterfield Street South
118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
532 ft · 22 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East
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Turn slight right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road
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Turn right onto Kitchings Road
1542 ft · 1 min · Kitchings Road
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Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Williston Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
1376 ft · 25 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Turn straight onto Marlboro Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Marlboro Avenue
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Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Pine Street
948 ft · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1689 ft · 31 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Elm Street West
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street West
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Continue on West Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grays Highway
17.3 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3069 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
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Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2198 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road
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Turn right onto Allen Road
887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Hilton Head Island.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Grays Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Grays Highway
17.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Aiken 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 Aiken to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Aiken and 70.2 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 110.26 mi (177.45 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilton Head Island
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,619 |
| Coordinates | 32.1938200, -80.7381600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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