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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.62 mi
04h 34m
Flight
160.94 mi
259 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.94 mi
Kilometers
259 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.62 mi
Kilometers
303.55 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Barnwell
SC

City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

From Hilton Head Island
94.4 mi
02h 17m
To Greenwood
94.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Frontage Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morgandollar Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    54 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Yemassee Highway

    143 m · 8 sec · Yemassee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Carolina Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Elm Street East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1689 ft · 29 sec · Main Street North

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    948 ft · 16 sec · Pine Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Kings Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Kings Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Dunbarton Boulevard

    1151 ft · 20 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Ellenton Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ellenton Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tinker Creek Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Kitchings Road

    1542 ft · 1 min · Kitchings Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Old Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Pine Log Road

    609 ft · 12 sec · Pine Log Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Rudy Mason Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rudy Mason Parkway

  41. 41

    Continue on Rutland Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Rutland Drive

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest

    1115 ft · 19 sec · Laurens Street Northwest

  43. 43

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  45. 45

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  46. 46

    Turn straight onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.4 mi · 44 min

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Beaudrot Avenue

    95 m · 11 sec · Beaudrot Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue on Main Street North

    151 m · 20 sec · Main Street North

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue

    52 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Avenue

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 9%
Old Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 6%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 5%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 5%
Kings Avenue
8.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

31.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnwell
02h 17m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilton Head Island and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Barnwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Hilton Head Island and 94.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 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 Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Barnwell

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

22 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

78 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

88 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 160.94 mi (259 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.19 L · about $26.34
Round trip
$52.68
13.3 gal · 50.38 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.34 $52.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.45 $58.91
Premium $4.78 $31.77 $63.55
Diesel $5.62 $37.40 $74.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Greenwood. The current time is 08:19:25.

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.