How far is Hilton Head, SC from Tega Cay, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head and Tega Cay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head and Tega Cay.
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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
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
1643 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 160 West
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West
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Turn left onto Stonecrest Boulevard
1296 ft · 38 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard
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Turn slight right
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Hubert Graham Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way
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Turn left onto Gold Hill Road
1745 ft · 33 sec · Gold Hill Road
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Continue on Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Turn left onto Windward Drive
1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive
81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head and Tega Cay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
65.9 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Tega Cay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head to Tega Cay?
The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 118 miles from Hilton Head and 117.7 miles from Tega Cay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.96 one way or $65.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head and Sunny near Tega Cay.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 194.66 mi (313.27 km).
#1 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.75 | $79.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.79 | $93.58 |
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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