How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Elgin, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Elgin, SC is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Elgin.
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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
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 15 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Florence
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Florence
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Florence
3087 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward White Pond Road, Elgin
1769 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto White Pond Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · White Pond Road
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Turn right onto Church Street
896 ft · 29 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
54 m · 8 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Elgin.
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 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilton Head Island and Chance Rain Showers near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Elgin?
The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Hilton Head Island and 90 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hilton Head Island and Chance Rain Showers near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Saint George
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 Saint George.
Denmark
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Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 136.65 mi (219.91 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 Elgin
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 34.1709800, -80.7942500 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-80.79425, 34.17098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
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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