How far is Privateer, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Privateer, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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 54m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Privateer and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Privateer and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Starks Ferry Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Starks Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
30 m · 4 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Turn right onto Nettles Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nettles Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Summerton Highway
15.3 mi · 23 min · Summerton Highway
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto Buff Boulevard
3206 ft · 1 min · Buff Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.1 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Privateer 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
79.1 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Privateer 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 Privateer to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Privateer and 69.7 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Privateer and Patchy Smoke near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Walterboro
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 Walterboro.
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Savannah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Privateer and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 114.82 mi (184.78 km).
#1 Privateer
Census designated place
| Population | 2,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.8332100, -80.4142500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
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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