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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Pamplico, SC is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
183.35 mi
03h 48m
Flight
141.69 mi
228.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.69 mi
Kilometers
228.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.35 mi
Kilometers
295.07 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
91.7 mi
01h 54m
To Pamplico
91.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach

    88 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Turbeville Highway

    21.8 mi · 27 min · Turbeville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Friendfield Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hyman Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    20 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
107 mi · 58%
Turbeville Highway
21.8 mi · 12%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 5%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
South Friendfield Road
4.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint George
01h 54m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilton Head Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 91.7 miles from Hilton Head Island and 91.6 miles from Pamplico.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hilton Head Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.

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 Pamplico. Straight-line distance: 141.69 mi (228.03 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Pamplico

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

Population1,208
Coordinates33.9960000, -79.5700600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Pamplico (-79.57006, 33.996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
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.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $25.63
Round trip
$51.26
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.63 $51.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.66 $57.31
Premium $4.78 $30.91 $61.83
Diesel $5.62 $36.39 $72.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Pamplico. The current time is 05:02:48.

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.