How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Ware Shoals, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Ware Shoals, SC is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Ware Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Ware Shoals.
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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
116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 76 West
1456 ft · 30 sec · Highway 76 West
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Turn left onto Highway 252
8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252
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Continue on State Highway 252
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 252
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Turn right onto West Main Street
26 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Ware Shoals.
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 26 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilton Head Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ware Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Ware Shoals?
The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Hilton Head Island and 120.5 miles from Ware Shoals.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hilton Head Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ware Shoals.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
Denmark
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Camden
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Ware Shoals. Straight-line distance: 175.48 mi (282.4 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 Ware Shoals
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 34.3984500, -82.2467900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ware Shoals (-82.24679, 34.39845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.86 | $95.72 |
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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