How far is Bamberg, SC from Hilton Head, SC?

The driving distance from Bamberg, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.3 mi
02h 10m
Flight
76.45 mi
123.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.45 mi
Kilometers
123.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.3 mi
Kilometers
148.54 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bamberg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bamberg
2026-04-18T06:28
Arrive Hilton Head
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bamberg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Yemassee
SC

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

From Bamberg
46.2 mi
01h 05m
To Hilton Head
46.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bamberg and Hilton Head.

  1. 1

    Start on Heritage Highway

    11 m · 8 sec · Heritage Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    45 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Broxton Bridge Road

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Broxton Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lowcountry Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lowcountry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bells Highway

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Bells Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Low Country Highway

    16.2 mi · 24 min · Low Country Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  16. 16

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Low Country Highway
16.2 mi · 18%
I 95 South
13.8 mi · 15%
Broxton Bridge Road
13.3 mi · 14%
Bells Highway
10.8 mi · 12%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 10%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Low Country Highway

Turn right onto Low Country Highway

16.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yemassee
01h 05m from Bamberg
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bamberg and Mostly Sunny near Hilton Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bamberg to Hilton Head?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Yemassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Bamberg and 46.1 miles from Hilton Head.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yemassee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yemassee, 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 Yemassee.

RAIL

Yemassee

9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

73 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

82 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bamberg and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 76.45 mi (123.04 km).

Bamberg

#1 Bamberg

City in South Carolina

Population3,160
Coordinates33.2971000, -81.0348200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head

#2 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Bamberg (-81.03482, 33.2971)
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.78 $15.58 $31.15
Diesel $5.62 $18.33 $36.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bamberg and Hilton Head. The current time is 06:28:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.