How far is Hilton Head, SC from Hartsville, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Hartsville, SC is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head and Hartsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Hartsville.
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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
124.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Timmonsville
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
84 m · 6 sec · Center Road
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Continue on Honda Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way
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Continue on Honda Street
885 ft · 23 sec · Honda Street
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Turn left onto East Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn right onto South Brockington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Brockington Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head and Hartsville.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 14m
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 Hartsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Hartsville?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Hilton Head and 91.5 miles from Hartsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near Hartsville.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 154.16 mi (248.09 km).
#1 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartsville
City in South Carolina
| Population | 7,479 |
| Coordinates | 34.3740400, -80.0734000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartsville (-80.0734, 34.37404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 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 | $25.59 | $51.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.61 | $57.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
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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