How far is Laurel Bay, SC from Hilton Head, SC?
The driving distance from Laurel Bay, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Bay and Hilton Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Bay and Hilton Head.
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Start on Morrall Drive
641 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Joe Frazier Road
12 m · 1 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Joe Frazier Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Joe Frazier Road
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Turn slight right onto Needles Road
955 ft · 34 sec · Needles Road
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Turn left onto Cherokee Farms Road
1146 ft · 18 sec · Cherokee Farms Road
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Turn straight onto Joe Frazier Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Joe Frazier Road
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Turn right onto Broad River Boulevard
1254 ft · 36 sec · Broad River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Castle Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Castle Rock Road
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Turn right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
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Continue on Okatie Highway
12.3 mi · 14 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
3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel Bay and Hilton Head.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Okatie Highway
Continue on Okatie Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Laurel Bay and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel Bay to Hilton Head?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bluffton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Laurel Bay and 16.4 miles from Hilton Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laurel Bay and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wilson for City Council
Bluffton Town Hall
City of Beaufort Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bluffton.
Savannah
Yemassee
Charleston, South Carolina
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Bay and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.18 km).
#1 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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