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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Ladson, SC is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
104.2 mi
02h 25m
Flight
65.82 mi
105.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.82 mi
Kilometers
105.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.7 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Ladson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
52.1 mi
01h 12m
To Ladson
52.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro

    1826 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sniders Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24.7 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Dorchester Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dorchester Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ladson Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25 mi · 24%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 9%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 9%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 8%
Dorchester Road
5.39 mi · 5%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
65.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 12m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Ladson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 52.1 miles from Hilton Head Island and 52.1 miles from Ladson.

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

The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Ladson.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesville, 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 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 Ladson. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.92 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

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

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Ladson. The current time is 21:03:55.

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.