How far is McCormick, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from McCormick, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCormick and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCormick and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on East Gold Street
921 ft · 23 sec · East Gold Street
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Turn left onto South Mine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mine Street
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Continue on Highway 28 South
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on North Main Street
3054 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Mine Street
158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on Highway 28 South
20.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on Furys Ferry Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Furys Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Furys Ferry Road
84 m · 6 sec · Furys Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road
2463 ft · 51 sec · Furys Ferry Road
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Turn right onto North Belair Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Belair Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
1706 ft · 40 sec · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Evans Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
8.7 mi · 10 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus
124 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard
6 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Fording Island Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Fording Island Road
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Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2198 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road
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Turn right onto Allen Road
887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCormick and Hilton Head Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McCormick and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCormick to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Allendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from McCormick and 94 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McCormick and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Allendale
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 Allendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCormick and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 149.09 mi (239.94 km).
#1 McCormick
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.9134600, -82.2934600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilton Head Island
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,619 |
| Coordinates | 32.1938200, -80.7381600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.34 | $74.69 |
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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