How far is Orangeburg, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Orangeburg, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
119.2 mi
02h 05m
Flight
89.94 mi
144.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.94 mi
Kilometers
144.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.2 mi
Kilometers
191.83 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orangeburg
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orangeburg
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 Orangeburg
59.9 mi
01h 02m
To Hilton Head Island
59.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitman Street

    50 m · 12 sec · Whitman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Magnolia Street

    102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  15. 15

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 48%
Five Chop Road
20.4 mi · 17%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 8%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 8%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 7%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 02m from Orangeburg
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 59.9 miles from Orangeburg and 59.3 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 89.94 mi (144.75 km).

Orangeburg

#1 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
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: Whitman Street Southeast (-80.855681, 33.491869)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orangeburg and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 00:49:34.

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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.