How far is Saint Stephen, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Saint Stephen, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Stephen and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephen and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on Barry Place
71 m · 16 sec · Barry Place
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Turn left onto Church Road
1062 ft · 29 sec · Church Road
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Turn left onto Byrnes Drive
16.1 mi · 20 min · Byrnes Drive
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 461 North
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Paul Cantrell Boulevard
1723 ft · 31 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Continue on Glen McConnell Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Glen McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Glenn McConnell Parkway
1821 ft · 33 sec · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bees Ferry Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
20.1 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway
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Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
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Continue on Okatie Highway
12.3 mi · 14 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 Saint Stephen 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.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
20.1 mi · 00h 27m
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 Saint Stephen 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 Stephen to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Saint Stephen and 71.4 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Stephen and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Cottageville
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 Cottageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Stephen and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 96.14 mi (154.73 km).
#1 Saint Stephen
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4043300, -79.9217400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
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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