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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Awendaw, SC is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
130.46 mi
03h 01m
Flight
87.67 mi
141.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.67 mi
Kilometers
141.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.96 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Awendaw
Mon, Apr 13, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Mon, Apr 13, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-13T06:37
Arrive Awendaw
Mon, Apr 13, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilton Head Island
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Hilton Head Island
65.2 mi
01h 30m
To Awendaw
65.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway

    1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Crosstown

    2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown

  18. 18

    Continue on Septima Clark Expressway

    3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
65.1 mi · 50%
US 17 North
27.3 mi · 21%
Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 9%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 7%
William Hilton Parkway
3.89 mi · 3%
Robert Smalls Parkway
3.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

53 mi · 01h 14m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
01h 30m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Hilton Head Island and 65.2 miles from Awendaw.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 87.67 mi (141.09 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Awendaw. The current time is 06:37:08.

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.