How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Blacksburg, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Blacksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Blacksburg.
-
1
Start on Allen Road
887 ft · 42 sec · Allen Road
-
2
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road
-
3
Take the ramp right
2176 ft · 53 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
-
5
Merge slight left onto William Hilton Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
-
6
Continue on Fording Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
-
7
Take the exit slight right
1444 ft · 40 sec
-
8
Keep slight right
45 m · 4 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
-
10
Take the exit slight left
149 m · 14 sec
-
11
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
-
12
Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
-
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
1435 ft · 35 sec
-
14
Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
-
16
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
-
19
Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
-
20
Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
-
21
Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
-
22
Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
-
23
Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
1303 ft · 32 sec
-
25
Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York
40 m · 4 sec
-
26
Turn left onto Mount Holly Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
-
27
Continue on Saluda Street
1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street
-
28
Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
-
29
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
-
30
Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
-
31
Continue on Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
-
32
Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
-
33
Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
-
34
Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
-
35
Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
-
36
Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
-
37
Turn left onto East Cherokee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Cherokee Street
-
38
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Blacksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Hilton Head Island and 130.1 miles from Blacksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews
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 Saint Matthews.
Columbia
Denmark
Camden
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 207.15 mi (333.37 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 Blacksburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 35.1212400, -81.5159200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.70 | $81.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.91 | $87.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.68 | $103.37 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.