How far is Hilton Head, SC from Camden, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Camden, SC is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.24 mi
03h 21m
Flight
140.53 mi
226.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.53 mi
Kilometers
226.16 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.24 mi
Kilometers
277.19 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Sat, Apr 11, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-11T07:29
Arrive Camden
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilton Head
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint George
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Hilton Head
86.2 mi
01h 40m
To Camden
86 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on William Hilton Parkway

    1601 ft · 29 sec · William Hilton Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Fording Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1444 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    149 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  10. 10

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

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
93.4 mi · 54%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 5%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 5%
Camden Highway
8.18 mi · 5%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

93.1 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint George
01h 40m from Hilton Head
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Camden?

The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Hilton Head and 86 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Saint George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint George.

RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

61 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

64 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

87 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Camden. Straight-line distance: 140.53 mi (226.16 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Camden

#2 Camden

City in South Carolina

Population7,288
Coordinates34.2465400, -80.6070200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Camden (-80.60702, 34.24654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.01 L · about $24.08
Round trip
$48.17
12.16 gal · 46.02 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.08 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.93 $53.86
Premium $4.78 $29.05 $58.10
Diesel $5.62 $34.19 $68.39

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head and Camden. The current time is 07:29:11.

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.