How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Saint Stephen, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Saint Stephen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Saint Stephen.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight left
149 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro
1826 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Sniders Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway
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Turn right onto Hampton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard
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Turn right
26.2 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway
5.3 mi · 9 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway
1657 ft · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 18 min · South Live Oak Drive
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Church Road
1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Barry Place
71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Saint Stephen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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26.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Saint Stephen.
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 Stephen?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Hilton Head Island and 66.9 miles from Saint Stephen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Saint Stephen.
Stop Ideas Near Walterboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walterboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 96.14 mi (154.73 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 Saint Stephen
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4043300, -79.9217400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
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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