How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Springdale, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Springdale, SC is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Springdale.
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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
10.9 mi · 15 min · Fording Island Road
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 21, GA 30: Port Wentworth, Savannah
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West
82 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Main Street
19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp right
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Continue on Palmetto Parkway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Palmetto Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bettis Academy Road, Graniteville
1970 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Bettis Academy Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bettis Academy Road
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Turn left onto Springdale Road
1 mi · 4 min · Springdale Road
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Turn sharp left onto Logan Lane
2438 ft · 2 min · Logan Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Logan Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Springdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Augusta Road
Continue straight
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
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 Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Springdale?
The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Hilton Head Island and 82.5 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Scotia
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 Scotia.
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Denmark
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 117.14 mi (188.52 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 Springdale
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,732 |
| Coordinates | 33.6070800, -81.8537200 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springdale (-81.85372, 33.60708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
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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