How far is Lake Wylie, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Lake Wylie, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 244.2 miles (393 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wylie and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wylie and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Charlotte Highway
2502 ft · 44 sec · Charlotte Highway
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 160 West
3.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 160 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South: Columbia
2024 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
51.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1478 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
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Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2198 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road
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Turn right onto Allen Road
887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wylie 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
56.6 mi · 01h 01m
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 Lake Wylie and Mostly 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 Lake Wylie to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 244.2 miles (393 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Lake Wylie and 122 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.14 one way or $68.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Wylie and Mostly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
Denmark
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Camden
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wylie and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 202.14 mi (325.32 km).
#1 Lake Wylie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 8,841 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084800, -81.0428500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $34.14 | $68.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.18 | $76.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.19 | $82.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.48 | $96.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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