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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.28 mi
02h 46m
Flight
42.4 mi
68.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.4 mi
Kilometers
68.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.28 mi
Kilometers
180.69 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Hilton Head Island
56.1 mi
01h 23m
To Seabrook Island
56.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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

    43.5 mi · 58 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right

    44 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
55.6 mi · 50%
Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 11%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 8%
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 7%
Main Road
6.54 mi · 6%
William Hilton Parkway
3.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 23m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

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).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Seabrook Island

#2 Seabrook Island

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

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
7.92 gal · 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Seabrook Island. The current time is 00:15:27.

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.