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

The driving distance from Latta, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 200 miles (321.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
199.93 mi
03h 53m
Flight
166.22 mi
267.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.22 mi
Kilometers
267.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.93 mi
Kilometers
321.76 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Fri, Apr 17, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Latta
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Latta
2026-04-17T01:23
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Fri, Apr 17, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Latta
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 Latta
100 mi
01h 56m
To Hilton Head Island
99.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    734 ft · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    152.4 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  12. 12

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
159 mi · 79%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 5%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 2%
William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 44m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Hill
01h 56m from Latta
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Latta 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 Latta to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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 100 miles from Latta and 99.9 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Latta and Sunny 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 Latta and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 166.22 mi (267.51 km).

Latta

#1 Latta

Town in Dilon County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates34.3371000, -79.4311600
Altitude32
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: Latta (-79.43116, 34.3371)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.71 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.93
14.12 gal · 53.42 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.96 $55.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.27 $62.54
Premium $4.78 $33.73 $67.47
Diesel $5.62 $39.71 $79.41

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

There is no time difference between Latta and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 01:23:37.

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.