How far is Hilton Head, SC from Honea Path, SC?

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Honea Path, SC is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.54 mi
04h 50m
Flight
180.81 mi
290.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.81 mi
Kilometers
290.99 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.54 mi
Kilometers
393.55 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honea Path
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 16, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-15T14:43
Arrive Honea Path
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilton Head
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Hilton Head
122.3 mi
02h 25m
To Honea Path
122.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Honea Path.

  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

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  18. 18

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Greer Street

    2461 ft · 43 sec · East Greer Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Shirley Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · North Shirley Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 48%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 24%
Highway 76 West
15.4 mi · 6%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
180.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 25m from Hilton Head
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Mostly Clear near Honea Path.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Honea Path?

The road trip is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 122.3 miles from Hilton Head and 122.2 miles from Honea Path.

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

The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.18 one way or $68.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head and Mostly Clear near Honea Path.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Honea Path. Straight-line distance: 180.81 mi (290.99 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Honea Path

#2 Honea Path

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population3,851
Coordinates34.4465000, -82.3915100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Honea Path (-82.39151, 34.4465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.66 L · about $34.18
Round trip
$68.37
17.26 gal · 65.32 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.18 $68.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.22 $76.44
Premium $4.78 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.62 $48.54 $97.07

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilton Head and Honea Path. The current time is 14:43:38.

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.