How far is New Ellenton, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from New Ellenton, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ellenton and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ellenton and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Main Street North
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street North
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South
75 m · 9 sec · Main Street South
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Turn left onto Williston Road
21.5 mi · 31 min · Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
1376 ft · 25 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Turn straight onto Marlboro Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Marlboro Avenue
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Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Pine Street
948 ft · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1689 ft · 31 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Elm Street West
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street West
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Continue on West Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grays Highway
17.3 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3069 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 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
3.8 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 New Ellenton and Hilton Head Island.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Williston Road
Turn left onto Williston Road
21.5 mi · 00h 31m
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 New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Varnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from New Ellenton and 62.3 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Ellenton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Varnville
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 Varnville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ellenton and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 101.11 mi (162.72 km).
#1 New Ellenton
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,186 |
| Coordinates | 33.4215300, -81.6856700 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
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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