How far is Hardeeville, SC from Hilton Head, SC?

The driving distance from Hardeeville, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.82 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.78 mi
31.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.78 mi
Kilometers
31.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.82 mi
Kilometers
36.72 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head
Wed, May 27, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hardeeville
Wed, May 27, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardeeville
2026-05-27T05:35
Arrive Hilton Head
Wed, May 27, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hardeeville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bluffton
SC

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

From Hardeeville
11.4 mi
00h 14m
To Hilton Head
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hardeeville and Hilton Head.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hardeeville and Hilton Head.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Whyte Hardee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Independence Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Independence Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Fording Island Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Fording Island Road

  5. 5

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardeeville and Hilton Head.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fording Island Road
10.9 mi · 48%
Independence Boulevard
6.48 mi · 28%
William Hilton Parkway
3.43 mi · 15%
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
1.98 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Fording Island Road

Continue on Fording Island Road

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffton
00h 14m from Hardeeville
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hardeeville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hilton Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hardeeville to Hilton Head?

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bluffton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hardeeville and 11.4 miles from Hilton Head.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hardeeville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hilton Head.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffton

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

32 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

50 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

108 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Jesup

119 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardeeville and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 19.78 mi (31.84 km).

Hardeeville

#1 Hardeeville

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

Population8,451
Coordinates32.2871400, -81.0806700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head

#2 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hardeeville (-81.08067, 32.28714)
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.78 $3.87 $7.74
Diesel $5.62 $4.56 $9.11

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardeeville and Hilton Head. The current time is 05:35:05.

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.