How far is Moncks Corner, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Moncks Corner, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
128.01 mi
02h 23m
Flight
81.05 mi
130.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.05 mi
Kilometers
130.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.01 mi
Kilometers
206.01 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Sun, May 3, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Moncks Corner
Sun, May 3, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moncks Corner
2026-05-03T02:52
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Sun, May 3, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moncks Corner
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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Moncks Corner
59 mi
01h 11m
To Hilton Head Island
69 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    111 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Live Oak Drive

    10.6 mi · 16 min · South Live Oak Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Berlin Myers Parkway

    1891 ft · 36 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1891 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  21. 21

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
24.9 mi · 19%
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 16%
South Live Oak Drive
10.6 mi · 8%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 7%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 7%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 11m from Moncks Corner
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Moncks Corner and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Moncks Corner and 69 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Moncks Corner and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moncks Corner and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 81.05 mi (130.44 km).

Moncks Corner

#1 Moncks Corner

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population12,497
Coordinates33.1963200, -80.0142900
Altitude16
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 Main Street (-80.01414, 33.196515)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.81
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.90 $35.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.02 $40.04
Premium $4.78 $21.60 $43.19
Diesel $5.62 $25.42 $50.84

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Moncks Corner and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 02:52:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.