Cities Near Hilton Head Island, SC
The cities near Hilton Head Island, SC, start just across the bridge: Bluffton is 25 minutes away, Savannah and Beaufort about an hour, and Charleston two and a quarter hours. Here are the towns and islands near Hilton Head, with the drive to each.
Cities and Towns Near Hilton Head
Islands Near Hilton Head
About 57 miles, an hour and a half. Savannah’s beach town, with a lighthouse and pier.
Further up the coast are St. Helena Island, on the way to Hunting Island, and the Charleston islands. For one of them head to head with Hilton Head, see Hilton Head vs Kiawah Island and Hilton Head vs Tybee Island.
How Far Each Town Is from Hilton Head
| Town or island | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Pinckney Island | 10 miles | 15 minutes |
| Bluffton | 15 miles | 25 minutes |
| Okatie | 21 miles | 30 minutes |
| Hardeeville | 30 miles | 40 minutes |
| Savannah, GA | 39 miles | About an hour |
| Port Royal | 40 miles | 55 minutes |
| Ridgeland | 41 miles | 55 minutes |
| Beaufort | 42 miles | About an hour |
| Tybee Island, GA | 57 miles | An hour and a half |
| Hunting Island | 58 miles | An hour and 20 minutes |
| Charleston | 105 miles | Two and a quarter hours |
| Daufuskie Island | By boat | About 30 to 45 minutes by ferry |
Distances are from Coligny, at the south end of Hilton Head, without traffic; from the north end, take off about 10 miles and 15 minutes. Allow more on summer Saturdays, when rental check-ins fill US 278. See all day trips from Hilton Head.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is closest to Hilton Head Island?
Bluffton, about 15 miles and 25 minutes from the south end of the island. The nearest big city is Savannah, Georgia, about an hour away.
What islands are near Hilton Head?
Daufuskie Island, across Calibogue Sound by ferry; Pinckney Island, a wildlife refuge by the bridge; Tybee Island, Georgia, an hour and a half away; and Hunting Island and St. Helena, past Beaufort.
How far is Savannah from Hilton Head?
About 39 miles from Coligny, roughly an hour by car.
How far is Charleston from Hilton Head?
About 105 miles, two and a quarter hours by car.
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