How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Inman Mills, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Inman Mills, SC is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
256.41 mi
04h 55m
Flight
211.87 mi
340.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.87 mi
Kilometers
340.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.41 mi
Kilometers
412.65 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inman Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-15T15:57
Arrive Inman Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Hilton Head Island
128.3 mi
02h 27m
To Inman Mills
128.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Spartanburg

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Inman

    959 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    133 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Asheville Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Asheville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Park Road

    967 ft · 35 sec · Park Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto 1st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Power Pack Road

    70 m · 12 sec · Power Pack Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Power Pack Extension

    117 m · 17 sec · Power Pack Extension

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Power Pack Extension

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 46%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 22%
Spartanburg
37.8 mi · 15%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 27m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Inman Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 128.3 miles from Hilton Head Island and 128.1 miles from Inman Mills.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Inman Mills.

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 Inman Mills. Straight-line distance: 211.87 mi (340.97 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Inman Mills

#2 Inman Mills

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population1,050
Coordinates35.0415100, -82.1042800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Inman Mills (-82.10428, 35.04151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.25 L · about $35.85
Round trip
$71.69
18.1 gal · 68.5 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.85 $71.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.08 $80.16
Premium $4.78 $43.24 $86.48
Diesel $5.62 $50.90 $101.79

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 Inman Mills. The current time is 15:57:57.

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.