How far is Estill, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Estill, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estill and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estill and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Clyo Road
140 m · 9 sec · Clyo Road
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Turn slight left
156 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Cotton Hill Road
12 mi · 18 min · Cotton Hill Road
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Continue on Deerfield Road
12 mi · 18 min · Deerfield Road
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Turn left onto Church Road
1463 ft · 29 sec · Church Road
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Continue on Main Street
136 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Whyte Hardee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Independence Boulevard
6.5 mi · 8 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Fording Island Road
10.9 mi · 15 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 Estill and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cotton Hill Road
Continue on Cotton Hill Road
12 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Estill and Partly 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 Estill to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hardeeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Estill and 32 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Estill and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Hardeeville
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 Hardeeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estill and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 48.63 mi (78.27 km).
#1 Estill
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.7548900, -81.2420500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
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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