How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Brookdale, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Brookdale, SC is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
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 South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Brookdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Brookdale.
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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
9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 33: Orangeburg, Cameron
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 33: Orangeburg
602 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Russell Street
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Turn right onto Old Cameron Road
622 ft · 29 sec · Old Cameron Road
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Turn right onto Shadow Lawn Drive
1266 ft · 1 min · Shadow Lawn Drive
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Turn left onto Dellwood Drive
129 m · 18 sec · Dellwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dellwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Brookdale.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Brookdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Brookdale?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Hilton Head Island and 59.8 miles from Brookdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Brookdale.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
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 Jonesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Brookdale. Straight-line distance: 90.86 mi (146.22 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 Brookdale
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 4,873 |
| Coordinates | 33.5068200, -80.8234200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookdale (-80.82342, 33.50682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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