Driving Directions
Driving from the north
Take I-95 until you reach South Carolina Exit 33. This will take you to Route 17.
Take it until you reach Route 21 South toward Beaufort.
From Route 21 South, you will make a right turn onto Route 280 shortly after passing Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
Continue traveling for approximately 6 miles. Route 280 eventually turns into Route 802. You will see a sign for Parris Island.
The off-ramp to Parris Island is on the right side of the road and it will take you to the front gate.
Driving from the south
Take Exit 8 from I-95, this is US-278 E (going toward Bluffton/Beaufort/Hilton Head Island)
Turn LEFT onto SC-141. (almost 4 miles)
Turn LEFT onto SC-170 N/ Okatie Hwy and continue driving on this road for about 10 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto Savannah Hwy / SC-802.
Continue to follow SC-802, bearing right. (about 4 miles)
You will see a sign for Parris Island.
The off-ramp to Parris Island is on the right side of the road and it will take you to the front gate.