How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Walterboro, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Walterboro, SC is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
68.29 mi
01h 30m
Flight
49.32 mi
79.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.32 mi
Kilometers
79.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.91 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walterboro
Sat, May 23, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head Island
Sat, May 23, 6:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head Island
2026-05-23T15:15
Arrive Walterboro
Sat, May 23, 4:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Ridgeland
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Hilton Head Island
34.2 mi
00h 45m
To Walterboro
34.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Walterboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Walterboro.

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    149 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro

    1826 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sniders Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Walterboro.

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25 mi · 37%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 14%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 14%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 12%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 6%
William Hilton Parkway
3.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 45m from Hilton Head Island
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walterboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Walterboro?

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Hilton Head Island and 34.1 miles from Walterboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walterboro.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgeland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Wilson for City Council
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

Wilson for City Council

Ridgeland
Political party office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Ridgeland Town Hall

Ridgeland , SC
1 Town Square, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Rating 1.1/5 7 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

City of Beaufort Public Works Department

Beaufort , SC
16 Burton Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeland.

RAIL

Yemassee

26 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

47 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

102 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Walterboro. Straight-line distance: 49.32 mi (79.38 km).

Hilton Head Island

#1 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Walterboro

#2 Walterboro

City in South Carolina

Population5,343
Coordinates32.9051700, -80.6667700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
End: Walterboro (-80.66677, 32.90517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head Island and Walterboro. The current time is 15:15:40.

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.