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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.1 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.1 mi
Kilometers
43.62 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Sat, Apr 11, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hardeeville
Sat, Apr 11, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardeeville
2026-04-11T02:37
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Sat, Apr 11, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
10.5 mi
00h 19m
To Hilton Head Island
16.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffton
00h 19m from Hardeeville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hardeeville and 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 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 10.5 miles from Hardeeville and 16.6 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 Mostly Sunny around Hardeeville and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

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.

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Savannah

32 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
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Yemassee

50 mi away
9 Main Street
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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 Island. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.84 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 Island

#2 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.08082, 32.287009)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardeeville and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 02:37:44.

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.