How far is Inman, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Inman, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
255.27 mi
04h 55m
Flight
211.92 mi
341.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.92 mi
Kilometers
341.06 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.27 mi
Kilometers
410.81 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Inman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inman
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inman
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 Inman
127.8 mi
02h 27m
To Hilton Head Island
127.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Inman and Hilton Head Island.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Asheville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  15. 15

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Asheville Highway
95.8 mi · 38%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 24%
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 22%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Asheville Highway

Merge slight left

93.4 mi · 01h 42m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 27m from Inman
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Inman and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Inman to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 127.8 miles from Inman and 127.5 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Inman and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

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 Inman and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 211.92 mi (341.06 km).

Inman

#1 Inman

City

Population2,480
Coordinates35.0470600, -82.0901100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head Island

#2 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Inman (-82.09011, 35.04706)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $35.69
Round trip
$71.38
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.69 $71.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.91 $79.81
Premium $4.78 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.62 $50.67 $101.34

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 Inman and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 22:08:51.

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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.