How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from South Congaree, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to South Congaree, SC is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and South Congaree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and South Congaree.
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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
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Columbia Airport, Cayce
767 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Commerce Drive
156 m · 17 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Edmund Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Edmund Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ramblin Road
14 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramblin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and South Congaree.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 01h 01m
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 South Congaree.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to South Congaree?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Smoaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Hilton Head Island and 78.4 miles from South Congaree.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 $21.11 one way or $42.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near South Congaree.
Stop Ideas Near Smoaks
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 Smoaks.
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and South Congaree. Straight-line distance: 120.86 mi (194.5 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 South Congaree
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,485 |
| Coordinates | 33.9109900, -81.1356500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Congaree (-81.13565, 33.91099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.47 | $50.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.98 | $59.95 |
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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