How far is Hilton Head, SC from Batesburg-Leesville, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head and Batesburg-Leesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Batesburg-Leesville.
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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
9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
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Turn right
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Yemassee Highway
143 m · 8 sec · Yemassee Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto North Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on Highway 178
8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 178
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fairview Road
20.1 mi · 29 min · Fairview Road
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Continue on South Pine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue
3173 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue
795 ft · 35 sec · North Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head and Batesburg-Leesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fairview Road
Continue on Fairview Road
20.1 mi · 00h 29m
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 and Sunny near Batesburg-Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Batesburg-Leesville?
The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Hilton Head and 77.4 miles from Batesburg-Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head and Sunny near Batesburg-Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Sycamore
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 Sycamore.
Denmark
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Batesburg-Leesville. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.04 km).
#1 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batesburg-Leesville
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.9101400, -81.5373300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batesburg-Leesville (-81.53733, 33.91014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.67 | $43.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.23 | $48.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.14 | $52.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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