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

The driving distance from Woodruff, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 234 miles (376.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.01 mi
03h 47m
Flight
191.16 mi
307.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.16 mi
Kilometers
307.64 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.01 mi
Kilometers
376.61 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Mon, May 4, 3:21 PM EDT
Return by in Woodruff
Mon, May 4, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodruff
2026-05-04T11:33
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Mon, May 4, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodruff
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Woodruff
117.2 mi
01h 53m
To Hilton Head Island
116.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1390 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Laurens Road

    1235 ft · 44 sec · Laurens Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cross Anchor Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Cross Anchor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  16. 16

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodruff and Hilton Head Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Anchor Road
75.5 mi · 32%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 26%
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 25%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cross Anchor Road

Merge slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
191.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 53m from Woodruff
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodruff 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 Woodruff to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 234 miles (376.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 117.2 miles from Woodruff and 116.8 miles from Hilton Head Island.

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

The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.72 one way or $65.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodruff and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodruff and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 191.16 mi (307.64 km).

Woodruff

#1 Woodruff

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates34.7395700, -82.0370500
Altitude240
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: South Main Street (-82.037053, 34.739569)
End: Allen Road (-80.737481, 32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.26 L · about $32.72
Round trip
$65.44
16.52 gal · 62.52 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.72 $65.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.58 $73.17
Premium $4.78 $39.47 $78.93
Diesel $5.62 $46.45 $92.91

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodruff and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 11:33:38.

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.