How far is Seabrook Island, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Seabrook Island, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.92 mi
02h 47m
Flight
42.4 mi
68.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.4 mi
Kilometers
68.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.92 mi
Kilometers
181.72 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook Island
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook Island
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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Seabrook Island
56.5 mi
01h 23m
To Hilton Head Island
56.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 47 sec · The Haul Over

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    90 m · 8 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Savannah Highway

    20.7 mi · 28 min · Savannah Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway

    63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Okatie Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  20. 20

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seabrook Island 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
20.7 mi · 18%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 15%
Okatie Highway
12.6 mi · 11%
Trask Parkway
12 mi · 11%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 8%
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn left onto Savannah Highway

20.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 23m from Seabrook Island
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook Island and Partly 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 Seabrook Island to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Seabrook Island and 56.5 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seabrook Island and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook Island and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 42.4 mi (68.24 km).

Seabrook Island

#1 Seabrook Island

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
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: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.63 $35.25
Premium $4.78 $19.02 $38.03
Diesel $5.62 $22.38 $44.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook Island and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 22:25:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.