Danville, Virginia to Hilton Head Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.7 miles 501.6 km · straight line
374 miles estimated 601.9 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Danville, Virginia from Hilton Head Island?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Hilton Head Island is 311.7 miles (501.6 km) as the crow flies. Hilton Head Island is located SSW of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Virginia and Hilton Head Island. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Danville, Virginia to Hilton Head Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Virginia & Hilton Head Island

Quick Facts

Danville, Virginia
36.59°N, 79.39°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
Hilton Head Island
32.22°N, 80.75°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients