How far is Goose Creek, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
112.8 mi
02h 12m
Flight
68.16 mi
109.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.16 mi
Kilometers
109.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.8 mi
Kilometers
181.53 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-12T18:56
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
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 Goose Creek
56 mi
01h 06m
To Hilton Head Island
56.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Goose Creek and Hilton Head Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Goose Creek Boulevard South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  7. 7

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah

    2462 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 461 North

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    1723 ft · 31 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Glen McConnell Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Glen McConnell Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Glenn McConnell Parkway

    1821 ft · 33 sec · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    20.1 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway

    63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Okatie Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  31. 31

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek 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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
20.1 mi · 18%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 15%
Okatie Highway
12.6 mi · 11%
Trask Parkway
12 mi · 11%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 8%
Charleston Highway
5.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn right onto Savannah Highway

20.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 06m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 56 miles from Goose Creek and 56.9 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 68.16 mi (109.69 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
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: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.63 $35.25
Premium $4.78 $19.02 $38.03
Diesel $5.62 $22.38 $44.77

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 Goose Creek and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 18:56:09.

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.