Distance between Hilton Head Island SC and Aiken SC

The distance from Hilton Head Island to Aiken is 142 miles by road including 35 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes and goes through Ridgeland, Hampton, Fairfax, Allendale and Barnwell.

There are tolls on the route.
Shortest distance by air 112 mi ✈️
Car route length 142.3 mi 🚗
Driving time 2 h 46 min
Fuel amount 4.8 gal
Fuel cost 18.8 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Hilton Head Island 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 278 49 mi, 54 min
Ridgeland 49 mi 0:54 54 min 1.5 gal
I 95 SC 68 30 mi, 31 min
Varnville 80 mi 1:25 1 h 25 min 2.7 gal
US 278 2 mi, 02 min
Hampton 82 mi 1:28 1 h 28 min 2.7 gal
US 278 6 mi, 06 min
Brunson 88 mi 1:35 1 h 35 min 3.0 gal
US 278 5 mi, 06 min
Fairfax 93 mi 1:41 1 h 41 min 3.1 gal
US 278 6 mi, 07 min
Allendale 99 mi 1:48 1 h 48 min 3.3 gal
US 278 6 mi, 07 min
Kline 106 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 3.6 gal
US 278 9 mi, 09 min
Barnwell 114 mi 2:06 2 h 06 min 3.8 gal
US 278 S-113 35 mi, 39 min
Aiken 149 mi 2:46 2 h 46 min 5.0 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Hilton Head Island 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 278 49 mi, 54 min
Ridgeland 49 mi 0:54 54 min 1.5 gal
I 95 12 mi, 10 min
Kress 61 mi 1:04 1 h 04 min 2.0 gal
I 95 SC 68 4 mi, 04 min
Davidson 66 mi 1:09 1 h 09 min 2.2 gal
SC 68 7 mi, 07 min
Early Branch 72 mi 1:17 1 h 17 min 2.3 gal
SC 68 US 278 7 mi, 08 min
Varnville 80 mi 1:25 1 h 25 min 2.7 gal
US 278 2 mi, 02 min
Hampton 82 mi 1:28 1 h 28 min 2.7 gal
US 278 4 mi, 04 min
Halls Mill 86 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 2.8 gal
US 278 2 mi, 02 min
Brunson 88 mi 1:35 1 h 35 min 3.0 gal
US 278 5 mi, 06 min
Fairfax 93 mi 1:41 1 h 41 min 3.1 gal
US 278 6 mi, 07 min
Allendale 99 mi 1:48 1 h 48 min 3.3 gal
US 278 6 mi, 07 min
Kline 106 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 3.6 gal
US 278 9 mi, 09 min
Barnwell 114 mi 2:06 2 h 06 min 3.8 gal
US 278 7 mi, 08 min
Elko 121 mi 2:14 2 h 14 min 4.0 gal
SC 37 6 mi, 07 min
Williston 127 mi 2:22 2 h 22 min 4.3 gal
US 78 3 mi, 03 min
White Pond 130 mi 2:25 2 h 25 min 4.4 gal
S-216 7 mi, 08 min
Montmorenci 138 mi 2:34 2 h 34 min 4.4 gal
S-113 7 mi, 08 min
Roseland 146 mi 2:42 2 h 42 min 5.0 gal
US 78 3 mi, 03 min
Aiken 149 mi 2:45 2 h 45 min 5.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Hilton Head Island to Aiken?

Fuel cost: 18.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 142.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Hilton Head Island to Aiken?

Driving time: 2 h 46 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 29 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 25 min
  • 25 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 26 min
  • 22 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 24 min
  • 57 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 h 8 min
  • 13 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 17 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Hilton Head Island to Aiken by land?

The distance between Hilton Head Island and Aiken is 142.3 mi by road including 34.8 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Hilton Head Island and Aiken respectively.

How far is Hilton Head Island to Aiken by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Hilton Head Island and Aiken is 111.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Hilton Head Island and Aiken respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Hilton Head Island from Aiken by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 13 min to cover the distance of 112 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 49 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Hilton Head Island to Aiken?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 45 min to cover the distance of 112 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 51 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Hilton Head Island and Aiken?

The halfway point between Hilton Head Island and Aiken is Early Branch. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Early Branch to Hilton Head Island is 72 mi and driving will take about 1 h 17 min. The road between Early Branch and Aiken has length 70 mi and will take approximately 1 h 29 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Davidson is in 66 mi from Hilton Head Island and 76 mi from Aiken
  • Varnville is in 80 mi from Hilton Head Island and 63 mi from Aiken
  • Kress is in 61 mi from Hilton Head Island and 81 mi from Aiken

Where is Hilton Head Island in relation to Aiken?

Hilton Head Island is located 112 mi south-east of Aiken.

Hilton Head Island has geographic coordinates: latitude 32.16185, longitude -80.75126.

Aiken has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.55986, longitude -81.72196.

Which highway goes from Hilton Head Island to Aiken?

The route from Hilton Head Island to Aiken follows US 278.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 95: 29 mi
  • S-113: 12 mi
  • US 78: 12 mi
  • SC 68: 11 mi
  • US 17: 10 mi
  • SC 37: 7 mi
  • SC 3: 1 mi
  • SC 363: 1 mi
  • US 278 Business: 1 mi
The distance between Hilton Head Island and Aiken is ranked 11,159th in the ranking popularity.
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