How far is Aiken, SC from Bluffton, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Bluffton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Bluffton.
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Start on Chesterfield Street South
118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
532 ft · 22 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East
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Turn slight right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road
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Turn right onto Kitchings Road
1542 ft · 1 min · Kitchings Road
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Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Williston Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
1376 ft · 25 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Turn straight onto Marlboro Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Marlboro Avenue
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Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Pine Street
948 ft · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1689 ft · 31 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Elm Street West
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street West
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Continue on West Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grays Highway
17.3 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3069 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road
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Turn right onto Bluffton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road
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Turn left onto Bruin Road
27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Bluffton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grays Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Grays Highway
17.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Bluffton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Bluffton?
The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brunson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Aiken and 61.4 miles from Bluffton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Bluffton.
Stop Ideas Near Brunson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brunson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 104.13 mi (167.58 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluffton
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,230 |
| Coordinates | 32.2371500, -80.8603900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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