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

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Lesslie, SC is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
223.81 mi
04h 16m
Flight
185.16 mi
297.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.16 mi
Kilometers
297.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.81 mi
Kilometers
360.19 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Hilton Head
112 mi
02h 08m
To Lesslie
111.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  19. 19

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, SC 5: Rock Hiil

    886 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Anderson Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Anderson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pantry Drive

    927 ft · 25 sec · Pantry Drive

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Neely Store Road

    119 m · 7 sec · Neely Store Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Neely Creek Road

    124 m · 8 sec · Neely Creek Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Neely Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles F Bolden Freeway
57.8 mi · 26%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 26%
I 26 West
57.5 mi · 26%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Charles F Bolden Freeway

Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

57.8 mi · 01h 02m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
185.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
02h 08m from Hilton Head
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Lesslie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Hilton Head and 111.8 miles from Lesslie.

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

The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hilton Head and Sunny near Lesslie.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Lesslie. Straight-line distance: 185.16 mi (297.98 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lesslie

#2 Lesslie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,112
Coordinates34.8907000, -80.9564700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Lesslie (-80.95647, 34.8907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.9 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
15.8 gal · 59.8 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.99 $69.98
Premium $4.78 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $5.62 $44.43 $88.86

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 Lesslie. The current time is 04:53:43.

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.