How far is Eureka Mill, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Eureka Mill, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.55 mi
04h 24m
Flight
176.35 mi
283.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.35 mi
Kilometers
283.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.55 mi
Kilometers
359.77 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Fri, Apr 17, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Eureka Mill
Fri, Apr 17, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka Mill
2026-04-16T20:33
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Fri, Apr 17, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka Mill
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Eureka Mill
111.9 mi
02h 12m
To Hilton Head Island
111.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    1083 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street

    12 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saluda Road

    1389 ft · 28 sec · Saluda Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto J A Cochran (Bypass)

    1.6 km · 2 min · J A Cochran (Bypass)

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Richburg Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Old Richburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1991 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  24. 24

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka Mill 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 26%
I 26 East
52.8 mi · 24%
Old Richburg Road
50.2 mi · 22%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 6%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
02h 12m from Eureka Mill
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eureka Mill 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 Eureka Mill to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Eureka Mill and 111.7 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eureka Mill and Mostly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Mill and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 176.35 mi (283.8 km).

Eureka Mill

#1 Eureka Mill

Census-designated place in Chester County, South Carolina

Population1,476
Coordinates34.7176400, -81.1937000
Altitude158
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: Eureka Mill (-81.1937, 34.71764)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.86 L · about $31.25
Round trip
$62.50
15.78 gal · 59.72 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.25 $62.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.94 $69.89
Premium $4.78 $37.70 $75.40
Diesel $5.62 $44.37 $88.75

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka Mill and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 20:33:47.

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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.