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

The driving distance from Kershaw, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
199.09 mi
03h 58m
Flight
163.17 mi
262.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.17 mi
Kilometers
262.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.09 mi
Kilometers
320.41 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Kershaw
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kershaw
2026-04-19T09:08
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kershaw
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
Holly Hill
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Kershaw
99.7 mi
01h 59m
To Hilton Head Island
99.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hilton Street

    788 ft · 15 sec · East Hilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Matson Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Matson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  24. 24

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kershaw 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
93.4 mi · 47%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 7%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 6%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 5%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

93.1 mi · 01h 40m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Hill
01h 59m from Kershaw
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kershaw and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Kershaw and 99.4 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kershaw and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holly Hill, 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 Holly Hill.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

63 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

66 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

68 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

81 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kershaw and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 163.17 mi (262.59 km).

Kershaw

#1 Kershaw

Town in South Carolina

Population2,404
Coordinates34.5518200, -80.5836800
Altitude159
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: Kershaw (-80.58368, 34.55182)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.59 L · about $27.81
Round trip
$55.61
14.04 gal · 53.18 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.81 $55.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.78 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $5.62 $39.48 $78.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kershaw and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 09:08:29.

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.