How far is Summerville, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road
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Continue on Cottageville Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway
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Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hampton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1891 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 26 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 Summerville and Hilton Head Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hilton Head Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 50.7 miles from Summerville and 53.6 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Summerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Yemassee
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 Yemassee.
Yemassee
Savannah
Denmark
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.76 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.58 | $29.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.30 | $32.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.58 | $35.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.70 | $41.39 |
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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