How far is Forest Acres, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Forest Acres, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.8 mi
02h 26m
Flight
73.09 mi
117.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.09 mi
Kilometers
117.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.8 mi
Kilometers
226.6 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Forest Acres
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Acres
2026-05-12T19:32
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Acres
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Forest Acres
55.7 mi
01h 13m
To Hilton Head Island
85.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gross Avenue

    915 ft · 42 sec · Gross Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farrell Street

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Farrell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Live Oak Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Live Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Berlin Myers Parkway

    1891 ft · 36 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1891 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  22. 22

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Acres and Hilton Head Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
24.9 mi · 18%
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 14%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 7%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 7%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 6%
Berlin G Myers Parkway
5.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 13m from Forest Acres
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Forest Acres and Cloudy near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Forest Acres and 85.1 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Forest Acres and Cloudy near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Acres and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 73.09 mi (117.63 km).

Forest Acres

#1 Forest Acres

City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population10,269
Coordinates33.1043400, -80.0984200
Altitude30
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: Gross Avenue (-80.098079, 33.104645)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.01 $44.02
Premium $4.78 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.62 $27.95 $55.90

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Acres and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 19:32:07.

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.