How far is East Gaffney, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from East Gaffney, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 254.1 miles (409 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Gaffney and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Gaffney and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Cherokee Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Limestone Street
1001 ft · 29 sec · North Limestone Street
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Turn left onto East Frederick Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Frederick Street
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Continue on Union Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway
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Continue on Gaffney Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway
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Continue on Pacolet Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2315 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on Thompson Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on North Pinckney Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street
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Continue on Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway
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Turn slight left onto Watson Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121
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Take the ramp slight right
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1478 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
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Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2198 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road
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Turn right onto Allen Road
887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gaffney and Hilton Head Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Gaffney and Mostly 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 East Gaffney to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 254.1 miles (409 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 127.2 miles from East Gaffney and 126.9 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206 miles (331.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.53 one way or $71.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Gaffney and Mostly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Matthews.
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Camden
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Gaffney and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 205.95 mi (331.45 km).
#1 East Gaffney
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 35.0801300, -81.6328700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilton Head Island
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,619 |
| Coordinates | 32.1938200, -80.7381600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $35.53 | $71.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.73 | $79.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.86 | $85.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.45 | $100.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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