How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Allendale, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Allendale, SC is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.02 mi
01h 59m
Flight
65.31 mi
105.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.31 mi
Kilometers
105.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.02 mi
Kilometers
130.39 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Sat, Apr 11, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Sat, Apr 11, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-11T06:10
Arrive Allendale
Sat, Apr 11, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilton Head Island
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ridgeland
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Hilton Head Island
40.5 mi
00h 59m
To Allendale
40.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Road

    887 ft · 42 sec · Allen Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Hilton Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Fording Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1444 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    149 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Frontage Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morgandollar Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    54 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Yemassee Highway

    143 m · 8 sec · Yemassee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Carolina Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Elm Street East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    30 m · 3 sec · Main Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 21%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 12%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 11%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 10%
Augusta Highway
6.57 mi · 8%
Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Grays Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 59m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Allendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Hilton Head Island and 40.5 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.41 one way or $22.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Allendale.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

26 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

47 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

102 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 65.31 mi (105.11 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Allendale

#2 Allendale

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population2,829
Coordinates33.0079300, -81.3084400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Allendale (-81.30844, 33.00793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $11.41
Round trip
$22.82
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.41 $22.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.76 $25.51
Premium $4.78 $13.76 $27.52
Diesel $5.62 $16.20 $32.39

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 Hilton Head Island and Allendale. The current time is 06:10:43.

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.