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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Landrum, SC is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
266.87 mi
05h 06m
Flight
222.23 mi
357.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.23 mi
Kilometers
357.65 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.87 mi
Kilometers
429.49 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Landrum
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-15T01:40
Arrive Landrum
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 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
133.5 mi
02h 33m
To Landrum
133.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.6 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 14: Landrum

    1256 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Landrum Road

    834 ft · 20 sec · Landrum Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Rutherford Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Rutherford Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Howard Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · North Howard Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 44%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 22%
Spartanburg
50.6 mi · 19%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 3%
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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
222.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 33m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Landrum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 133.5 miles from Hilton Head Island and 133.3 miles from Landrum.

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

The direct path is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.31 one way or $74.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

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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 Landrum. Straight-line distance: 222.23 mi (357.65 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Landrum

Town in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,725
Coordinates35.1751100, -82.1892800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Landrum (-82.18928, 35.17511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.65 L · about $37.31
Round trip
$74.63
18.84 gal · 71.3 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.31 $74.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.72 $83.44
Premium $4.78 $45.01 $90.02
Diesel $5.62 $52.98 $105.96

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 Landrum. The current time is 01:40:29.

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.