How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Whitmire, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Whitmire, SC is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Whitmire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Whitmire.
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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
96.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 121: Whitmire, Union
1436 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
12.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 121
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Turn left onto Church Street
1963 ft · 32 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Whitmire.
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
96.7 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Whitmire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Whitmire?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Hilton Head Island and 103.8 miles from Whitmire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Whitmire.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Whitmire. Straight-line distance: 167.31 mi (269.26 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 Whitmire
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,449 |
| Coordinates | 34.5029100, -81.6114900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitmire (-81.61149, 34.50291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.46 | $64.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.02 | $70.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.22 | $82.45 |
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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