How far is Lesslie, SC from Hilton Head, SC?

The driving distance from Lesslie, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
224.33 mi
04h 15m
Flight
185.16 mi
297.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.16 mi
Kilometers
297.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.33 mi
Kilometers
361.03 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lesslie
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Hilton Head
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lesslie
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Lesslie
112.3 mi
02h 07m
To Hilton Head
112 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lesslie and Hilton Head.

  1. 1

    Start on Neely Creek Road

    124 m · 8 sec · Neely Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Neely Store Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Neely Store Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Pantry Drive

    927 ft · 25 sec · Pantry Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Anderson Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Anderson Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  21. 21

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Anderson Road
60.6 mi · 27%
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 26%
I 26 East
52.8 mi · 24%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 5%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
185.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
02h 07m from Lesslie
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lesslie and Sunny near Hilton Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lesslie to Hilton Head?

The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 112.3 miles from Lesslie and 112 miles from Hilton Head.

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

The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lesslie and Sunny near Hilton Head.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lesslie and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 185.16 mi (297.98 km).

Lesslie

#1 Lesslie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,112
Coordinates34.8907000, -80.9564700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head

#2 Hilton Head

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population37,099
Coordinates32.2163200, -80.7526100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lesslie (-80.95647, 34.8907)
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.74
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.37 $62.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.08 $70.16
Premium $4.78 $37.84 $75.68
Diesel $5.62 $44.54 $89.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lesslie and Hilton Head. The current time is 00:04:15.

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.