How far is Hilton Head, SC from East Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to East Gaffney, SC is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Calhoun County, 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 East Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and East Gaffney.
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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
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 121: Whitmire, Union
1436 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 121
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
589 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitmire Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Whitmire Highway
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Continue on South Pinckney Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Pinckney Street
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Turn slight left onto Thompson Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway
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Merge slight right onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2315 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pacolet Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street
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Continue on Gaffney Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway
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Continue on Union Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway
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Continue on East Frederick Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Frederick Street
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Turn right onto North Limestone Street
1001 ft · 24 sec · North Limestone Street
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Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherokee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head and East Gaffney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 West
Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near East Gaffney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to East Gaffney?
The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 124.6 miles from Hilton Head and 124.3 miles from East Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near East Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews
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 Saint Matthews.
Columbia
Denmark
Camden
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and East Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 204.24 mi (328.7 km).
#1 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Gaffney
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 35.0801300, -81.6328700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Gaffney (-81.63287, 35.08013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.89 | $77.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
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 18, 2026
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