How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Kershaw, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Kershaw, SC is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Kershaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Kershaw.
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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
9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Continue on South Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive
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Continue on Bultman Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street
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Turn left onto South Matson Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Matson Street
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Turn right onto West Hilton Street
788 ft · 13 sec · West Hilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Kershaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
93.1 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilton Head Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Kershaw?
The road trip is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Hilton Head Island and 99.3 miles from Kershaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Kershaw. Straight-line distance: 163.17 mi (262.59 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 Kershaw
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,404 |
| Coordinates | 34.5518200, -80.5836800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kershaw (-80.58368, 34.55182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.49 | $66.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.42 | $78.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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