How far is Cane Savannah, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Cane Savannah, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
155.25 mi
03h 06m
Flight
119.19 mi
191.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.19 mi
Kilometers
191.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.25 mi
Kilometers
249.85 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Sat, Apr 11, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Cane Savannah
Sat, Apr 11, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cane Savannah
2026-04-11T10:40
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Sat, Apr 11, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cane Savannah
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
Smoaks
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Cane Savannah
77.7 mi
01h 33m
To Hilton Head Island
77.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wedgefield Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Wedgefield Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wedgefield Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Wedgefield Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wedgefield Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    44 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Guignard Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Guignard Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  17. 17

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cane Savannah 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
93.4 mi · 60%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 8%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 6%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 6%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 5%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

93.1 mi · 01h 40m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoaks
01h 33m from Cane Savannah
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cane Savannah 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 Cane Savannah to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Smoaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Cane Savannah and 77.5 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cane Savannah and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Smoaks

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

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

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Denmark

40 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

45 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

80 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Columbia

103 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cane Savannah and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 119.19 mi (191.81 km).

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#1 Cane Savannah

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,117
Coordinates33.9018200, -80.4503600
Altitude55
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: Cane Savannah (-80.45036, 33.90182)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.74 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.41
10.96 gal · 41.48 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.71 $43.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.27 $48.54
Premium $4.78 $26.18 $52.37
Diesel $5.62 $30.82 $61.64

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cane Savannah and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 10:40:32.

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.