How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Saint George, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Saint George, SC is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
89.79 mi
01h 51m
Flight
69.2 mi
111.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.79 mi
Kilometers
144.51 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Wed, Apr 15, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-14T21:42
Arrive Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Yemassee
SC

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

From Hilton Head Island
44.9 mi
00h 55m
To Saint George
44.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Saint George, Branchville

    723 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jim Bilton Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Jim Bilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ridge Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Ridge Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
48.3 mi · 54%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 10%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 10%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 9%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 5%
William Hilton Parkway
3.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

48 mi · 00h 51m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yemassee
00h 55m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Yemassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Hilton Head Island and 44.9 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Yemassee

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

73 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

82 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 69.2 mi (111.37 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

Town in South Carolina

Population2,194
Coordinates33.1860000, -80.5756500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Saint George (-80.57565, 33.186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $4.78 $15.15 $30.29
Diesel $5.62 $17.83 $35.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Saint George. The current time is 21:42:45.

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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.