How far is Saint George, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Saint George, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.6 mi
01h 53m
Flight
69.2 mi
111.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.6 mi
Kilometers
145.81 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Tue, Apr 14, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Saint George
Tue, Apr 14, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-14T20:02
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Tue, Apr 14, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Yemassee
SC

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

From Saint George
45.4 mi
00h 56m
To Hilton Head Island
45.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Street

    118 m · 25 sec · Ridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Jim Bilton Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Jim Bilton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  12. 12

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
48.2 mi · 53%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 11%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 10%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 9%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 5%
William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yemassee
00h 56m from Saint George
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint George 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 Saint George to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Yemassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Saint George and 45.2 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint George and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Yemassee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yemassee, 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 Yemassee.

RAIL

Yemassee

9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

73 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

82 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 69.2 mi (111.37 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

Town in South Carolina

Population2,194
Coordinates33.1860000, -80.5756500
Altitude32
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: Saint George (-80.57565, 33.186)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.35
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.68 $25.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.78 $15.29 $30.58
Diesel $5.62 $18.00 $35.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 20:02:09.

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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.