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

The driving distance from Bennettsville, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.98 mi
03h 59m
Flight
176.95 mi
284.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.95 mi
Kilometers
284.78 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.98 mi
Kilometers
331.5 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bennettsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennettsville
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Hilton Head
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennettsville
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
Santee
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Bennettsville
103.1 mi
01h 59m
To Hilton Head
102.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    77 m · 17 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 19 sec · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  15. 15

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lucas Street
137 mi · 67%
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 10%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Lucas Street

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 26m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 59m from Bennettsville
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bennettsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Bennettsville and 102.9 miles from Hilton Head.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bennettsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennettsville and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 176.95 mi (284.78 km).

Bennettsville

#1 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head

#2 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennettsville (-79.68478, 34.61738)
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.51 L · about $28.80
Round trip
$57.59
14.54 gal · 55.02 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.80 $57.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.20 $64.40
Premium $4.78 $34.74 $69.47
Diesel $5.62 $40.89 $81.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennettsville and Hilton Head. The current time is 05:00:27.

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.