How far is Johnsonville, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Johnsonville, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnsonville and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville and Hilton Head Island.
-
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
43 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2227 ft · 50 sec · East Broadway Street
-
3
Turn left onto North Georgetown Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Highway
-
4
Continue on Kingsburg Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway
-
5
Turn left onto West Myrtle Beach Highway
34.4 mi · 41 min · West Myrtle Beach Highway
-
6
Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
7
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
-
8
Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
-
9
Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1639 ft · 40 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
106.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1478 ft · 37 sec
-
12
Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
-
13
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
-
14
Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
-
15
Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
-
17
Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
-
19
Take the exit slight right
2198 ft · 59 sec
-
20
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road
-
21
Turn right onto Allen Road
887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnsonville and Hilton Head Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
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 Johnsonville and 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 Johnsonville to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Johnsonville and 95.7 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnsonville and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Saint George
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 Saint George.
Denmark
Yemassee
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 134.79 mi (216.93 km).
#1 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 33.8179400, -79.4492200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilton Head Island
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,619 |
| Coordinates | 32.1938200, -80.7381600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
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 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.