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

The driving distance from Clover, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
244.63 mi
04h 46m
Flight
201.86 mi
324.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.86 mi
Kilometers
324.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.63 mi
Kilometers
393.69 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head
Sat, Apr 11, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Clover
Sat, Apr 11, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clover
2026-04-11T09:04
Arrive Hilton Head
Sat, Apr 11, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clover
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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Clover
122.5 mi
02h 23m
To Hilton Head
122.2 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
79°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 Clover and Hilton Head.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    42 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Filbert Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saluda Street

    1592 ft · 41 sec · Saluda Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  28. 28

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clover 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 23%
Mount Holly Road
57 mi · 23%
I 26 East
52.8 mi · 22%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 5%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
201.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 23m from Clover
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clover and Sunny near Hilton Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Clover and 122.2 miles from Hilton Head.

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

The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.18 one way or $68.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clover and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 201.86 mi (324.87 km).

Clover

#1 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head

#2 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.68 L · about $34.18
Round trip
$68.37
17.26 gal · 65.36 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.18 $68.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.22 $76.44
Premium $4.78 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.62 $48.54 $97.07

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 Clover and Hilton Head. The current time is 09:04:44.

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.