How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Blackville, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Blackville, SC is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Blackville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Blackville.
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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
9 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
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Take the exit slight right
1444 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight left
149 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
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Turn right
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Yemassee Highway
143 m · 8 sec · Yemassee Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Carolina Highway
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Turn left onto Heritage Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Heritage Highway
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dexter Street
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Turn right onto Solomon Blatt Avenue
1606 ft · 34 sec · Solomon Blatt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Solomon Blatt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Blackville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Blackville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Blackville?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Varnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Hilton Head Island and 55.4 miles from Blackville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Blackville.
Stop Ideas Near Varnville
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 Varnville.
Yemassee
Denmark
Savannah
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Blackville. Straight-line distance: 86.18 mi (138.69 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 Blackville
City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 33.3579300, -81.2706600 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackville (-81.27066, 33.35793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.32 | $34.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
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
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