How far is Hilton Head, SC from Forest Acres, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.81 mi
02h 29m
Flight
72.2 mi
116.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.81 mi
Kilometers
170.29 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Acres
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Forest Acres
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Hilton Head
52.9 mi
01h 14m
To Forest Acres
52.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Forest Acres.

  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

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro

    1826 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sniders Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    26.2 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway

    1657 ft · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto McLaurin Avenue

    1.3 mi · 5 min · McLaurin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gross Avenue

    968 ft · 43 sec · Gross Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gross Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25 mi · 24%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 9%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 9%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 7%
Berlin G Myers Parkway
5.34 mi · 5%
North Main Street
4.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

26.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 14m from Hilton Head
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Forest Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Forest Acres?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Hilton Head and 52.9 miles from Forest Acres.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.19 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Forest Acres

#2 Forest Acres

City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population10,269
Coordinates33.1043400, -80.0984200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Forest Acres (-80.09842, 33.10434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.52 $33.04
Premium $4.78 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $5.62 $20.98 $41.96

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 Forest Acres. The current time is 01:36:40.

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.