How far is Honea Path, SC from Hilton Head, SC?

The driving distance from Honea Path, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.71 mi
04h 50m
Flight
180.81 mi
290.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.81 mi
Kilometers
290.99 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.71 mi
Kilometers
392.21 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in Honea Path
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honea Path
2026-04-15T12:48
Arrive Hilton Head
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honea Path
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 Honea Path
121.9 mi
02h 25m
To Hilton Head
121.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honea Path and Hilton Head.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Shirley Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · North Shirley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Greer Street

    2461 ft · 41 sec · East Greer Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 385 South

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  29. 29

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 South
61.1 mi · 25%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 25%
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 24%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

60.2 mi · 01h 06m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
180.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 25m from Honea Path
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Honea Path and Sunny near Hilton Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Honea Path to Hilton Head?

The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 121.9 miles from Honea Path and 121.8 miles from Hilton Head.

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

The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.06 one way or $68.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Honea Path and Sunny near Hilton Head.

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 Honea Path and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 180.81 mi (290.99 km).

Honea Path

#1 Honea Path

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population3,851
Coordinates34.4465000, -82.3915100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head

#2 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Honea Path (-82.39151, 34.4465)
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.55 L · about $34.06
Round trip
$68.13
17.2 gal · 65.1 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.06 $68.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.09 $76.18
Premium $4.78 $41.09 $82.18
Diesel $5.62 $48.37 $96.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Honea Path and Hilton Head. The current time is 12:48:01.

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.