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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.88 mi
02h 38m
Flight
86.18 mi
138.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.18 mi
Kilometers
138.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.88 mi
Kilometers
178.44 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Sat, Apr 11, 11:27 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 Blackville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Varnville
SC

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

From Hilton Head Island
55.5 mi
01h 19m
To Blackville
55.4 mi
01h 19m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

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.

  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

    Turn right onto Hampton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Carolina Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Heritage Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Heritage Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 78

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78

  30. 30

    Continue on Dexter Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dexter Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Solomon Blatt Avenue

    1606 ft · 34 sec · Solomon Blatt Avenue

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 15%
Carolina Highway
15 mi · 14%
Bufords Bridge Highway
10.9 mi · 10%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 9%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 8%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 7%
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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Varnville
01h 19m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Yemassee

28 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

53 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

86 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

101 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

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).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Blackville

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

Population2,173
Coordinates33.3579300, -81.2706600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Blackville (-81.27066, 33.35793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Blackville. The current time is 06:10:04.

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.