Distance From Charleston, SC To Hilton Head Island, SC

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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charleston and Hilton Head Island is 61.92 miles (99.66 km).

Flight distance from Charleston, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is 61.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Charleston to Hilton Head Island with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is: 104.13 miles (167.59 km) by car.

Driving from Charleston to Hilton Head Island will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.

Population	139714
GPS Coordinates	32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W
Latitude	32.7765700
Longitude	-79.9309200
Altitude	6
Country	United States

#2 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population	39619
GPS Coordinates	32°11'38"N 80°44'17"W
Latitude	32.1938200
Longitude	-80.7381600
Altitude	3
Country	United States

Starting point in Charleston: Broad Street (-79.930909,32.776494)Ending point in Hilton Head Island: Allen Road (-80.737481,32.193969)

Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Hilton Head Island

The distance between Charleston and Hilton Head Island is 168 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Charleston and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 03:09:46.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.91 liters (3.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Hilton Head Island.The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Hilton Head Island is $11.41 (diesel $15.34).

South Carolina gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.1	$3.53	$3.88	$4.18
Total	$11.41	$12.97	$14.27	$15.34

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on February 10, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Hilton Head Island (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.