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

The driving distance from Conway, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
219.56 mi
03h 37m
Flight
149.87 mi
241.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.87 mi
Kilometers
241.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.56 mi
Kilometers
353.35 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Sat, May 2, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T14:42
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Sat, May 2, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 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
106.6 mi
01h 48m
To Hilton Head Island
113 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
107 mi · 49%
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 16%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 10%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 48m from Conway
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 106.6 miles from Conway and 113 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hilton Head Island.

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 Island. Straight-line distance: 149.87 mi (241.2 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 Island

#2 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.33 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.40
15.5 gal · 58.66 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.70 $61.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.32 $68.65
Premium $4.78 $37.03 $74.06
Diesel $5.62 $43.59 $87.17

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 14:42:55.

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.