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

The driving distance from Hilton Head, SC to Walterboro, SC is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
63.41 mi
01h 21m
Flight
47.86 mi
77.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.86 mi
Kilometers
77.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.41 mi
Kilometers
102.05 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walterboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilton Head
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Walterboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgeland
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Hilton Head
31.8 mi
00h 40m
To Walterboro
31.7 mi
00h 40m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro

    1826 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sniders Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25 mi · 39%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 15%
Fording Island Road
9.27 mi · 15%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 12%
William Hilton Parkway
4.06 mi · 6%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 40m from Hilton Head
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Hilton Head and Sunny near Walterboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Hilton Head and 31.7 miles from Walterboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgeland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Wilson for City Council
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Wilson for City Council

Ridgeland
Political party office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Ridgeland Town Hall

Ridgeland , SC
1 Town Square, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Rating 1.1/5 7 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City of Beaufort Public Works Department

Beaufort , SC
16 Burton Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeland.

RAIL

Yemassee

26 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

47 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

102 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head and Walterboro. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.02 km).

Hilton Head

#1 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

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

#2 Walterboro

City in South Carolina

Population5,343
Coordinates32.9051700, -80.6667700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
End: Walterboro (-80.66677, 32.90517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.75
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.87 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.92 $19.84
Premium $4.78 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.62 $12.60 $25.20

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 Walterboro. The current time is 08:57:54.

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.