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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Lugoff, SC is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
182.15 mi
03h 38m
Flight
140.54 mi
226.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.54 mi
Kilometers
226.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.15 mi
Kilometers
293.15 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lugoff
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 16, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-16T14:54
Arrive Lugoff
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 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 George
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Hilton Head Island
91.2 mi
01h 49m
To Lugoff
91 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ehrenclou Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ehrenclou Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Chestnut Ferry Road

    2447 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Ferry Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Chestnut Ferry Road

    32 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Ferry Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West DeKalb Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West DeKalb Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Ridgeway Road

    1 km · 1 min · Ridgeway Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeway Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
93.4 mi · 51%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 5%
Sumter Highway
8.42 mi · 5%
Camden Highway
8.18 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint George
01h 49m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Lugoff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Hilton Head Island and 91 miles from Lugoff.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint George, 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 George.

RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

61 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

64 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

87 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Lugoff. Straight-line distance: 140.54 mi (226.17 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Lugoff

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

Population7,434
Coordinates34.2273700, -80.6892500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Lugoff (-80.68925, 34.22737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $25.47
Round trip
$50.94
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.47 $50.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.48 $56.96
Premium $4.78 $30.72 $61.45
Diesel $5.62 $36.16 $72.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Lugoff. The current time is 14:54:32.

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.