How far is Hilton Head, SC from Bamberg, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Bamberg, SC is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina
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 and Bamberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Bamberg.
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Start on William Hilton Parkway
1601 ft · 29 sec · William Hilton Parkway
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Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 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
13.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21: Orangeburg
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 21 North: Orangeburg
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Low Country Highway
16.4 mi · 25 min · Low Country Highway
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Turn left onto Bells Highway
6.4 mi · 11 min · Bells Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bells Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Bells Highway
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Continue on Lowcountry Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lowcountry Highway
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Turn right onto Broxton Bridge Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · Broxton Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Main Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Highway
11 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head and Bamberg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Low Country Highway
Turn left onto Low Country Highway
16.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near Bamberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Bamberg?
The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Yemassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Hilton Head and 46.2 miles from Bamberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near Bamberg.
Stop Ideas Near Yemassee
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 Yemassee.
Yemassee
Savannah
Denmark
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Bamberg. Straight-line distance: 76.45 mi (123.04 km).
#1 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bamberg
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,160 |
| Coordinates | 33.2971000, -81.0348200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bamberg (-81.03482, 33.2971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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