How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Jackson, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Jackson, SC is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 02h 57m.
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.
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Jackson.
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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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Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Highway
18.7 mi · 28 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Highway 125
19.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 125
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Turn left onto North Silverton Street
2627 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Goforth Street
22 m · 3 sec · Goforth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goforth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 125
Continue on Highway 125
19.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Jackson?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Varnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Hilton Head Island and 60.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Varnville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Varnville.
Yemassee
Denmark
Savannah
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 99.16 mi (159.58 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 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 33.3254200, -81.7878900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-81.78789, 33.32542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
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 23, 2026
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