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

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Ravenel, SC is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
85.03 mi
01h 52m
Flight
48.55 mi
78.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.55 mi
Kilometers
78.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.03 mi
Kilometers
136.84 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenel
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Ravenel
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
42.5 mi
00h 56m
To Ravenel
42.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1717 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    529 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
46.9 mi · 55%
Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 14%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 11%
William Hilton Parkway
3.89 mi · 5%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinewood
00h 56m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Mostly Sunny near Ravenel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 42.5 miles from Hilton Head Island and 42.5 miles from Ravenel.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 5.1 mi away

Wilson for City Council

Pinewood
Political party office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 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 5.8 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 Ravenel. Straight-line distance: 48.55 mi (78.13 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Ravenel

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,768
Coordinates32.7632300, -80.2501000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Ravenel (-80.2501, 32.76323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.77
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.88 $23.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.29 $26.57
Premium $4.78 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.62 $16.87 $33.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Ravenel. The current time is 09:38:11.

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.