How far is Westminster, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?
The driving distance from Westminster, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 283 miles (455.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Hilton Head Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Hilton Head Island.
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Start on East Windsor Street
950 ft · 27 sec · East Windsor Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2624 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Oak Highway
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Turn left
92 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Highway 11
9.7 mi · 13 min · South Highway 11
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Take the ramp slight right
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1187 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jones Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on College Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · College Street
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
528 ft · 7 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on North Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left
3197 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
8.7 mi · 10 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence
62 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus
124 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard
6 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Fording Island Road
10.9 mi · 15 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 Westminster 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.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 00h 44m
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 Westminster 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 Westminster to Hilton Head Island?
The road trip is about 283 miles (455.4 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
North Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Westminster and 141.4 miles from Hilton Head Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 5:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Partly Sunny near Hilton Head Island.
Stop Ideas Near North Augusta
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 North Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 218.26 mi (351.25 km).
#1 Westminster
City in South Carolina
| Population | 2,598 |
| Coordinates | 34.6648200, -83.0965400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.25 | $88.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.18 | $112.37 |
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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