How far is Heath Springs, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Heath Springs, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.54 mi
04h 05m
Flight
165.82 mi
266.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.82 mi
Kilometers
266.86 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.54 mi
Kilometers
330.78 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Heath Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heath Springs
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heath Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Santee
SC

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

From Heath Springs
102.9 mi
02h 02m
To Hilton Head Island
102.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Heath Springs and Hilton Head Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1288 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  26. 26

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heath Springs 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
93.4 mi · 45%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 7%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 6%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 5%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

93.1 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
02h 02m from Heath Springs
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Heath Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Heath Springs to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Heath Springs and 102.7 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Heath Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

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Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heath Springs and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 165.82 mi (266.86 km).

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#1 Heath Springs

Human settlement in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,054
Coordinates34.5932100, -80.6753500
Altitude209
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: Heath Springs (-80.67535, 34.59321)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.45 L · about $28.72
Round trip
$57.43
14.5 gal · 54.9 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.72 $57.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.11 $64.22
Premium $4.78 $34.64 $69.28
Diesel $5.62 $40.77 $81.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Heath Springs and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 05:02:40.

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.