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

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Manning, SC is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.2 mi
02h 28m
Flight
106.89 mi
172.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.89 mi
Kilometers
172.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.2 mi
Kilometers
204.71 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manning
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM 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 Manning
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Hilton Head
63.7 mi
01h 14m
To Manning
63.5 mi
01h 14m

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
86°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 Manning.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 261: Manning, Paxville

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Paxville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Paxville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Boyce Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Boyce Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Boyce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
90.2 mi · 71%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 7%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 7%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 6%
William Hilton Parkway
4.06 mi · 3%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

89.9 mi · 01h 36m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
01h 14m from Hilton Head
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Manning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Hilton Head and 63.5 miles from Manning.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Manning. Straight-line distance: 106.89 mi (172.03 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Manning

City in South Carolina, USA

Population3,854
Coordinates33.6951600, -80.2109100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Manning (-80.21091, 33.69516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.89 $39.77
Premium $4.78 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.62 $25.25 $50.50

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 Manning. The current time is 04:53:41.

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.