How far is Little River, SC from Hilton Head, SC?
The driving distance from Little River, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Hilton Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Hilton Head.
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Start on Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight left
143 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1787 ft · 43 sec · Robert Edge Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
1722 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Fraser Street
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Continue on North Highway 17
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Highway 17
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Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway
550 ft · 16 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Spring Street
550 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1116 ft · 21 sec · Spring Street
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Continue straight
708 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway
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Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 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 Little River and Hilton Head.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Fraser Street
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi · 01h 14m
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 Little River 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 Little River to Hilton Head?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Little River and 107.7 miles from Hilton Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.10 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little River and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head.
Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 168.65 mi (271.41 km).
#1 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $30.10 | $60.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.66 | $67.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
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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