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

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Dalzell, SC is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.21 mi
02h 59m
Flight
125.8 mi
202.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.8 mi
Kilometers
202.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.21 mi
Kilometers
246.56 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalzell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-23T13:04
Arrive Dalzell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilton Head
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint George
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Hilton Head
76.7 mi
01h 29m
To Dalzell
76.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Frierson Road

    2006 ft · 34 sec · Frierson Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Camden Highway

    2530 ft · 1 min · Camden Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camden Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
93.4 mi · 61%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 6%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 6%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 5%
William Hilton Parkway
4.06 mi · 3%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint George
01h 29m from Hilton Head
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Dalzell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Hilton Head and 76.5 miles from Dalzell.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hilton Head and Sunny near Dalzell.

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 Dalzell. Straight-line distance: 125.8 mi (202.45 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dalzell

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population3,059
Coordinates34.0168200, -80.4300800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Dalzell (-80.43008, 34.01682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $21.39
Round trip
$42.78
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.39 $42.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.92 $47.83
Premium $4.78 $25.80 $51.60
Diesel $5.62 $30.37 $60.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head and Dalzell. The current time is 13:04:51.

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.