How far is Lugoff, SC from Hilton Head, SC?
The driving distance from Lugoff, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lugoff and Hilton Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lugoff and Hilton Head.
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Start on Ridgeway Road
1 km · 1 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West DeKalb Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West DeKalb Street
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Manning Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
93.1 mi · 1 hr 40 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
3.4 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 Lugoff 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
93.1 mi · 01h 40m
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 Lugoff and Mostly Sunny near Hilton Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lugoff to Hilton Head?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Lugoff and 88.3 miles from Hilton Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lugoff and Mostly Sunny near Hilton Head.
Stop Ideas Near Saint George
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 Saint George.
Denmark
Yemassee
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lugoff and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 139 mi (223.7 km).
#1 Lugoff
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.2273700, -80.6892500 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.64 | $55.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
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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