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

The driving distance from Conway, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
207.37 mi
04h 09m
Flight
149.25 mi
240.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.25 mi
Kilometers
240.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.37 mi
Kilometers
333.73 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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 Conway
103.7 mi
02h 04m
To Hilton Head
103.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    3052 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wright Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wright Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  4. 4

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    106.3 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Conway 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
107 mi · 51%
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 17%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 11%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
02h 04m from Conway
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway and Patchy Smoke near Hilton Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 103.7 miles from Conway and 103.6 miles from Hilton Head.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Patchy Smoke 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 Conway and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 149.25 mi (240.19 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head

#2 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-79.04781, 33.836)
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $28.99
Round trip
$57.99
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.99 $57.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.42 $64.84
Premium $4.78 $34.97 $69.95
Diesel $5.62 $41.17 $82.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Hilton Head. The current time is 04:55:12.

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.