Hilton Head Island to Wilson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.7 miles 469.4 km · straight line
364.6 miles estimated 586.8 km · driving distance
7h 20min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hilton Head Island from Wilson?

The distance from Hilton Head Island to Wilson is 291.7 miles (469.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilson is located NNE of Hilton Head Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.6 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and Wilson in North 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hilton Head Island and Wilson. 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 Wilson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 20min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 48min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 58min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hilton Head Island & Wilson

Quick Facts

Hilton Head Island
32.22°N, 80.75°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Wilson
35.72°N, 77.92°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients