How far is Hilton Head, SC from Greenwood, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Greenwood.
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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
9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
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Turn right
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Yemassee Highway
143 m · 8 sec · Yemassee Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1689 ft · 29 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Pine Street
948 ft · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Kings Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kings Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Turn slight left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
1151 ft · 20 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Ellenton Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ellenton Street
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tinker Creek Road
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Turn left onto Kitchings Road
1542 ft · 1 min · Kitchings Road
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Turn left onto Old Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn right onto Pine Log Road
609 ft · 12 sec · Pine Log Road
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Continue on Rudy Mason Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Rudy Mason Parkway
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Continue on Rutland Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Rutland Drive
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Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
1115 ft · 19 sec · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
31.4 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Beaudrot Avenue
95 m · 11 sec · Beaudrot Avenue
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Continue on Main Street North
151 m · 20 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue
52 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head and Greenwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
31.4 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilton Head and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Barnwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Hilton Head and 91.8 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.67 one way or $51.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hilton Head and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Barnwell
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 Barnwell.
Denmark
Yemassee
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 159.16 mi (256.15 km).
#1 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 23,356 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954000, -82.1617900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.44 | $72.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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