How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Due West, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Due West, SC is about 222 miles (357.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
222.04 mi
05h 04m
Flight
175.89 mi
283.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.89 mi
Kilometers
283.06 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.04 mi
Kilometers
357.34 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Due West
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Due West
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:50 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

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
Boiling Springs
SC

City in North Carolina, USA

From Hilton Head Island
111.1 mi
02h 32m
To Due West
110.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Fording Island Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West

    82 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway

    62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Old Evans Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    112 m · 13 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    1449 ft · 32 sec · Washington Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Belair Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Belair Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Furys Ferry Road

    2463 ft · 52 sec · Furys Ferry Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Furys Ferry Road

    76 m · 6 sec · Furys Ferry Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Furys Ferry Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    20.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 28 South

  39. 39

    Continue on South Mine Street

    158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street

  40. 40

    Continue on South Main Street

    3054 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South

  42. 42

    Continue on South Mine Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Mine Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Cedar Street

    867 ft · 21 sec · Cedar Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Highway 28 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 28 North

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 28 North

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 28 North

  46. 46

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Greenville Street

    10.1 mi · 18 min · Greenville Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
48 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
47.3 mi · 21%
Highway 28 South
23.9 mi · 11%
Highway 28 North
20.2 mi · 9%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 9%
I 95 South
11.7 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
10.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 48m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
175.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boiling Springs
02h 32m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Due West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Boiling Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Hilton Head Island and 110.9 miles from Due West.

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

The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Due West.

Stop Ideas Near Boiling Springs

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

34 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

102 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Due West. Straight-line distance: 175.89 mi (283.06 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Due West

#2 Due West

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

Population1,198
Coordinates34.3334500, -82.3879000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Due West (-82.3879, 34.33345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.66 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
15.68 gal · 59.32 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.78 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $5.62 $44.09 $88.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Due West. The current time is 00:09:18.

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.