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

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
248.38 mi
03h 47m
Flight
198.48 mi
319.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.48 mi
Kilometers
319.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.38 mi
Kilometers
399.73 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mauldin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Mauldin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:24 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
120.8 mi
01h 53m
To Mauldin
127.6 mi
01h 53m

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
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Butler Road

    74 m · 7 sec · West Butler Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 47%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 23%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 12%
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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
198.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
01h 53m from Hilton Head
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head and Clear near Mauldin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 120.8 miles from Hilton Head and 127.6 miles from Mauldin.

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

The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.74 one way or $69.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hilton Head and Clear near Mauldin.

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 Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 198.48 mi (319.43 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: US 278 (-80.752607, 32.216333)
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.18 L · about $34.74
Round trip
$69.48
17.54 gal · 66.36 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.74 $69.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.84 $77.68
Premium $4.78 $41.90 $83.81
Diesel $5.62 $49.32 $98.64

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 Mauldin. The current time is 05:12:24.

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.