How far is Ridgeland, SC from Hilton Head, SC?
The driving distance from Ridgeland, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeland and Hilton Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland and Hilton Head.
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Start on North Jacob Smart Boulevard
7 m · 7 sec · North Jacob Smart Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2675 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Hardeeville, Hilton Head Island
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 278 East: Sun City, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island
75 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Independence Boulevard
6.3 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
3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland and Hilton Head.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgeland and Sunny near Hilton Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to Hilton Head?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hardeeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Ridgeland and 16.9 miles from Hilton Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgeland and Sunny near Hilton Head.
Stop Ideas Near Hardeeville
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 Hardeeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.36 km).
#1 Ridgeland
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 3,868 |
| Coordinates | 32.4807400, -80.9803900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
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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