How far is Ware Shoals, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Ware Shoals, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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 04h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ware Shoals and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ware Shoals and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on West Main Street
26 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Saluda Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min · Saluda Avenue
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Continue on Highway 252
8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 76 West
1456 ft · 27 sec · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Ware Shoals 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.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ware Shoals and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ware Shoals to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Ware Shoals and 120.5 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ware Shoals and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ware Shoals and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 175.48 mi (282.4 km).
#1 Ware Shoals
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 34.3984500, -82.2467900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.86 | $95.72 |
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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