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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.27 mi
02h 05m
Flight
65.16 mi
104.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.16 mi
Kilometers
104.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.27 mi
Kilometers
172.63 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Sun, Apr 26, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Sun, Apr 26, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-26T05:00
Arrive Hanahan
Sun, Apr 26, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilton Head Island
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Hilton Head Island
53.3 mi
01h 02m
To Hanahan
54 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left

    2108 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West

    962 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Rivers Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
55 mi · 51%
Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 11%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
5.95 mi · 6%
William Hilton Parkway
3.89 mi · 4%
Robert Smalls Parkway
3.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 02m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hilton Head Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Hilton Head Island and 54 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hilton Head Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanahan.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jonesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Wilson for City Council
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Wilson for City Council

Jonesville
Political party office,Service establishment
City of Beaufort
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City of Beaufort

Beaufort , SC
1911 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

City of Beaufort Public Works Department

Beaufort , SC
16 Burton Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesville.

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 65.16 mi (104.87 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 Hanahan

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.78 $18.11 $36.22
Diesel $5.62 $21.31 $42.63

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Hanahan. The current time is 05:00:33.

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.