Hilton Head Island to Palm Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

183.8 miles 295.8 km · straight line
229.8 miles estimated 369.8 km · driving distance
4h 37min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Hilton Head Island from Palm Coast?

The distance from Hilton Head Island to Palm Coast is 183.8 miles (295.8 km) as the crow flies. Palm Coast is located S of Hilton Head Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 229.8 miles, taking about 4h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and Palm Coast in Florida.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hilton Head Island and Palm Coast. 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 Hilton Head Island to Palm Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 37min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 32min $18–$34* Budget
Train ~4h 23min $28–$80* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hilton Head Island & Palm Coast

Quick Facts

Hilton Head Island
32.22°N, 80.75°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 61 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 135.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients