How far is Marion, SC from Hilton Head, SC?
The driving distance from Marion, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Hilton Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Hilton Head.
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Start on West Godbold Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Godbold Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2270 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right
113 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Freedom Boulevard
6 mi · 7 min · Freedom Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pamplico Highway
2563 ft · 57 sec · Pamplico Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pamplico Highway
712 ft · 19 sec · Pamplico Highway
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Continue on 2nd Loop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · 2nd Loop Road
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Turn left onto South Cashua Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Cashua Drive
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Palmetto Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Marion and Hilton Head.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Palmetto Street
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
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 Marion and Patchy Smoke near Hilton Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Hilton Head?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Marion and 97.3 miles from Hilton Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marion and Patchy Smoke near Hilton Head.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
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 Santee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 156.47 mi (251.82 km).
#1 Marion
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.1782200, -79.4006100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.43 | $60.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.82 | $65.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.64 | $77.27 |
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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