How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Dunean, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Dunean, SC is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
260.93 mi
04h 59m
Flight
205.97 mi
331.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.97 mi
Kilometers
331.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.93 mi
Kilometers
419.92 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunean
Tue, May 26, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Tue, May 26, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-05-25T19:34
Arrive Dunean
Tue, May 26, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Hilton Head Island
130.6 mi
02h 29m
To Dunean
130.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Southern Connector

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Henrydale Avenue

    117 m · 14 sec · Henrydale Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Stevens Street

    1309 ft · 37 sec · Stevens Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Duke & Blake Street Alley

    51 m · 12 sec · Duke & Blake Street Alley

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Duke & Blake Street Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 45%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 22%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 11%
Southern Connector
15.9 mi · 6%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
206 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 29m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Patchy Fog near Dunean.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 130.6 miles from Hilton Head Island and 130.4 miles from Dunean.

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

The direct path is about 206 miles (331.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.48 one way or $72.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Patchy Fog near Dunean.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

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Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Dunean. Straight-line distance: 205.97 mi (331.47 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dunean

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population3,671
Coordinates34.8248400, -82.4192900
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Dunean (-82.41929, 34.82484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.85 L · about $36.48
Round trip
$72.96
18.42 gal · 69.7 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.48 $72.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.79 $81.58
Premium $4.78 $44.01 $88.01
Diesel $5.62 $51.80 $103.59

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Dunean. The current time is 19:34:15.

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.