How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Fairfax, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Fairfax, SC is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 01h 51m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Fairfax.
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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
9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
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Turn right
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Yemassee Highway
143 m · 8 sec · Yemassee Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
68 m · 9 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street East
90 m · 13 sec · 7th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Fairfax.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Hilton Head Island and 37.8 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wilson for City Council
Ridgeland Town Hall
City of Beaufort Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeland.
Yemassee
Savannah
Denmark
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 60.31 mi (97.06 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 Fairfax
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 32.9590500, -81.2365000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-81.2365, 32.95905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.02 | $30.03 |
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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