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

The driving distance from Manning, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.41 mi
02h 15m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.41 mi
Kilometers
211.48 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Manning
Wed, May 13, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manning
2026-05-12T21:53
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manning
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Manning
66.5 mi
01h 07m
To Hilton Head Island
64.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Boyce Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Boyce Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Paxville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Paxville Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  11. 11

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
90.2 mi · 69%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 7%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 7%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 6%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 3%
William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
01h 07m from Manning
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manning and Cloudy near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manning to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Manning and 64.9 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manning and Cloudy near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manning and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.04 km).

Manning

#1 Manning

City in South Carolina, USA

Population3,854
Coordinates33.6951600, -80.2109100
Altitude39
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: West Boyce Street (-80.21091, 33.695166)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.76
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.38 $36.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.55 $41.10
Premium $4.78 $22.17 $44.34
Diesel $5.62 $26.10 $52.19

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Manning and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 21:53:03.

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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.