How far is Pendleton, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Pendleton, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pendleton and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn left onto Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Greenville Highway
40 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Moore Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Moore Road
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Continue on Major Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Major Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 86
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 86
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Continue on Anderson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Main Street
2759 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Piedmont Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Piedmont Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1478 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 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 Pendleton 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.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Pendleton and Patchy Smoke near Hilton Head Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Pendleton and 145.9 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.85 one way or $79.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pendleton and Patchy Smoke near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
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 Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 206.77 mi (332.76 km).
#1 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.56 | $89.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.07 | $96.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.58 | $113.15 |
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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