How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Seabrook Island, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Seabrook Island, SC is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Seabrook Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Seabrook Island.
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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
43.5 mi · 58 min
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Turn right onto Main Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road
13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road
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Turn left onto The Haul Over
1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over
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Turn sharp right
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Seabrook Island.
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
43.5 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Seabrook Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Seabrook Island?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Hilton Head Island and 56.2 miles from Seabrook Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Seabrook Island.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 42.4 mi (68.24 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 Seabrook Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 32.5771300, -80.1706500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
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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