How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Laurel Bay, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Laurel Bay, SC is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Smoke
Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Laurel Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Laurel Bay.
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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
12.2 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway
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Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
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Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Turn left onto Castle Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Castle Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad River Boulevard
1254 ft · 42 sec · Broad River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Joe Frazier Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Joe Frazier Road
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Turn slight left onto Cherokee Farms Road
1146 ft · 18 sec · Cherokee Farms Road
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Turn right onto Needles Road
955 ft · 33 sec · Needles Road
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Turn straight onto Joe Frazier Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Joe Frazier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morrall Drive
57 m · 6 sec · Morrall Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Morrall Drive
639 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Laurel Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Okatie Highway
Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head Island and Patchy Smoke near Laurel Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Laurel Bay?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Bluffton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Hilton Head Island and 19 miles from Laurel Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hilton Head Island and Patchy Smoke near Laurel Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffton
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 Bluffton.
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Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Laurel Bay. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 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 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Bay (-80.78483, 32.45019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
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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