How far is Hardeeville, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Hardeeville, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardeeville and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardeeville and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Main Street
37 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Hardeeville 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hardeeville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hilton Head Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hardeeville to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.2 miles from Hardeeville and 12.9 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 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 Island.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wilson for City Council
Bluffton Town Hall
City of Beaufort Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bluffton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardeeville and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.84 km).
#1 Hardeeville
City in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,451 |
| Coordinates | 32.2871400, -81.0806700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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