How far is North Augusta, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from North Augusta, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Augusta and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Augusta and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Georgia Avenue
10 m · 4 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto East Martintown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Martintown Road
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Continue on Martintown Road
1160 ft · 25 sec · Martintown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1358 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
3039 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Gordon Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Gordon Highway
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Turn left onto Olive Road
152 m · 12 sec · Olive Road
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Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road
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Turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway
530 ft · 10 sec · Mike Padgett Highway
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Continue on Old Savannah Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road
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Continue on Mike Padgett Highway
13.9 mi · 20 min · Mike Padgett Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn straight onto Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Highway
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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 · 8 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 · 11 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 North Augusta and Hilton Head Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Augusta 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 North Augusta to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from North Augusta and 67.7 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Augusta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Scotia
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 Scotia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Augusta and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 115.06 mi (185.17 km).
#1 North Augusta
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,137 |
| Coordinates | 33.5018000, -81.9651200 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
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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