How far is Hilton Head, SC from Ladson, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Ladson, SC is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City 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 Ladson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Ladson.
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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
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro
1826 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Sniders Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway
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Turn right onto Hampton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard
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Turn right
24.7 mi · 36 min
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Dorchester Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn left onto Ladson Road
4 mi · 7 min · Ladson Road
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Turn sharp left onto Stoney Road
11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head and Ladson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near Ladson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Ladson?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 49.6 miles from Hilton Head and 49.6 miles from Ladson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hilton Head and Mostly Sunny near Ladson.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
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 Jonesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 km).
#1 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladson
Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.
| Population | 13,790 |
| Coordinates | 32.9857300, -80.1098100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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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