How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Abbeville, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Abbeville, SC is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Abbeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Abbeville.
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Start on Allen Road
887 ft · 42 sec · Allen Road
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Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road
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Take the ramp right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Merge slight left onto William Hilton Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Continue on Fording Island Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Fording Island Road
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West
82 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Main Street
19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway
62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Continue on Old Evans Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road
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Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway
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Turn slight right
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1449 ft · 32 sec · Washington Road
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Turn right onto North Belair Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Belair Road
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Turn left onto Furys Ferry Road
2463 ft · 52 sec · Furys Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Furys Ferry Road
76 m · 6 sec · Furys Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Furys Ferry Road
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Continue on Highway 28 South
20.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on South Mine Street
158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3054 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28 South
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on South Mine Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Mine Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
867 ft · 21 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Highway 28 North
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 28 North
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 28 North
19.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 28 North
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Turn right onto SC 72
2 mi · 4 min · SC 72
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1909 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Court Square
141 m · 16 sec · Court Square
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Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Abbeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Augusta Road
Continue straight
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Mostly Clear near Abbeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Abbeville?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Boiling Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Hilton Head Island and 104.9 miles from Abbeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Mostly Clear near Abbeville.
Stop Ideas Near Boiling Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boiling Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 166.73 mi (268.32 km).
#1 Hilton Head Island
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,619 |
| Coordinates | 32.1938200, -80.7381600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abbeville
Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,958 |
| Coordinates | 34.1781700, -82.3790100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abbeville (-82.37901, 34.17817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.45 | $70.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.73 | $83.46 |
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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