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

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
102.75 mi
02h 00m
Flight
64.52 mi
103.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.52 mi
Kilometers
103.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.75 mi
Kilometers
165.36 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Hanahan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
50.8 mi
01h 00m
To Hanahan
51.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    2108 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West

    962 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Rivers Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
55 mi · 54%
Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 12%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
5.95 mi · 6%
William Hilton Parkway
4.06 mi · 4%
Robert Smalls Parkway
3.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 57m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 00m from Hilton Head
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 50.8 miles from Hilton Head and 51.9 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near Hanahan.

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 Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 64.52 mi (103.84 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 Hanahan

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

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: US 278 (-80.752607, 32.216333)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.72 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.24 gal · 27.44 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.78 $17.30 $34.59
Diesel $5.62 $20.36 $40.72

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 Hanahan. The current time is 21:12:23.

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.