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

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Clover, SC is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
244.71 mi
04h 48m
Flight
201.86 mi
324.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.86 mi
Kilometers
324.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.71 mi
Kilometers
393.82 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Sat, Apr 11, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Sat, Apr 11, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-11T07:28
Arrive Clover
Sat, Apr 11, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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 Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Hilton Head
122.5 mi
02h 24m
To Clover
122.2 mi
02h 24m

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
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  19. 19

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Filbert Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 23%
I 26 West
57.5 mi · 23%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 22%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

57.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
201.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 24m from Hilton Head
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Hilton Head and 122.2 miles from Clover.

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

The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Matthews, 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 Matthews.

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Clover. Straight-line distance: 201.86 mi (324.87 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.69 L · about $34.22
Round trip
$68.45
17.28 gal · 65.38 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.22 $68.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.27 $76.53
Premium $4.78 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $5.62 $48.59 $97.18

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 Clover. The current time is 07:28:02.

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.