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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Meggett, SC is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.4 mi
01h 58m
Flight
46.46 mi
74.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.46 mi
Kilometers
74.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.4 mi
Kilometers
142.27 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meggett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Meggett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Pinewood
SC

City in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Hilton Head Island
44.2 mi
00h 59m
To Meggett
44.2 mi
00h 59m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 165

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 165

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 165

    2749 ft · 58 sec · State Highway 165

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Churchs Flat Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Churchs Flat Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Churchs Flat Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
46.9 mi · 53%
Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 14%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 10%
William Hilton Parkway
3.89 mi · 4%
Robert Smalls Parkway
3.49 mi · 4%
Marshland Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinewood
00h 59m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Hilton Head Island and 44.2 miles from Meggett.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pinewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Wilson for City Council
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

Wilson for City Council

Pinewood
Political party office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Ridgeland Town Hall

Ridgeland , SC
1 Town Square, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Rating 1.1/5 7 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

City of Beaufort Public Works Department

Beaufort , SC
16 Burton Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinewood.

RAIL

Yemassee

26 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

55 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

102 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Meggett. Straight-line distance: 46.46 mi (74.77 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Meggett

Town

Population1,304
Coordinates32.7179600, -80.2389900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Meggett (-80.23899, 32.71796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.78 $14.91 $29.81
Diesel $5.62 $17.55 $35.09

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 Meggett. The current time is 22:26:14.

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.