How far is Batesburg, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Batesburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Batesburg and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesburg and Hilton Head Island.
-
1
Start on West Church Street
36 m · 11 sec · West Church Street
-
2
Turn left onto North Pine Street
1 km · 1 min · North Pine Street
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on South Pine Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Pine Street
-
4
Continue on Fairview Road
20.1 mi · 29 min · Fairview Road
-
5
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
6
Continue on Highway 178
8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 178
-
7
Continue on North Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Road
-
8
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Savannah Highway
-
9
Continue on Carolina Highway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway
-
10
Merge slight left onto Main Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Highway
-
11
Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
-
12
Continue on Hampton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue
-
13
Turn left onto Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
-
14
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
-
15
Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southwest
-
16
Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
-
17
Continue on Elm Street West
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street West
-
18
Continue on West Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Carolina Avenue
-
19
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Grays Highway
17.3 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
-
21
Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
-
22
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3069 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
-
23
Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
-
24
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
-
25
Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
-
26
Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
-
27
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
-
28
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
-
30
Take the exit slight right
2198 ft · 59 sec
-
31
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road
-
32
Turn right onto Allen Road
887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesburg and Hilton Head Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fairview Road
Continue on Fairview Road
20.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Batesburg and Mostly 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 Batesburg to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Batesburg and 79.8 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Batesburg and Mostly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Sycamore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sycamore.
Denmark
Yemassee
Savannah
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Batesburg and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 127.36 mi (204.97 km).
#1 Batesburg
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,380 |
| Coordinates | 33.9079200, -81.5473300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
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 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.