How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Murrells Inlet, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Murrells Inlet, SC is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Smoke
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Murrells Inlet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Murrells Inlet.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2391 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Crosstown
2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 17
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Turn right onto Wachesaw Road
1253 ft · 40 sec · Wachesaw Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 17 Business
1660 ft · 57 sec · US 17 Business
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US 17 Business
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Murrells Inlet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Trask Parkway
Merge slight left
53 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Murrells Inlet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Murrells Inlet?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Hilton Head Island and 91.8 miles from Murrells Inlet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.67 one way or $51.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Murrells Inlet.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenel.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Denmark
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Murrells Inlet. Straight-line distance: 135.97 mi (218.82 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 Murrells Inlet
Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,547 |
| Coordinates | 33.5510000, -79.0414300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murrells Inlet (-79.04143, 33.551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.44 | $72.89 |
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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