How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Five Forks, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
250.13 mi
04h 50m
Flight
199.81 mi
321.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.81 mi
Kilometers
321.57 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.13 mi
Kilometers
402.54 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-15T07:05
Arrive Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
125.1 mi
02h 25m
To Five Forks
125 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Laurens Road

    833 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 14

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Adams Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Adams Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Scuffletown Road

    99 m · 11 sec · Scuffletown Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    62 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 47%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 23%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 12%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 25m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Five Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 125.1 miles from Hilton Head Island and 125 miles from Five Forks.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.98 one way or $69.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Five Forks.

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.

RAIL

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 Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 199.81 mi (321.57 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 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.41 L · about $34.98
Round trip
$69.95
17.66 gal · 66.82 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.98 $69.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.11 $78.22
Premium $4.78 $42.19 $84.38
Diesel $5.62 $49.66 $99.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Five Forks. The current time is 07:05:37.

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.