How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.29 mi
05h 13m
Flight
188.96 mi
304.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.96 mi
Kilometers
304.1 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.29 mi
Kilometers
426.94 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Mon, Apr 13, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Mon, Apr 13, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-13T13:15
Arrive Bluffton
Mon, Apr 13, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson County Airport
132.7 mi
02h 36m
To Bluffton
132.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Bluffton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Bluffton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  4. 4

    Continue on West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2422 ft · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    662 ft · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  15. 15

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  18. 18

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Bruin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Bluffton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 30%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 23%
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 22%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

60.2 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
02h 36m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Bluffton?

The road trip is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Anderson County Airport and 132.6 miles from Bluffton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gaston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.

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Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 188.96 mi (304.1 km).

Anderson County Airport

#1 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.44 L · about $37.07
Round trip
$74.15
18.72 gal · 70.88 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.07 $74.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.78 $44.72 $89.44
Diesel $5.62 $52.64 $105.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Bluffton. The current time is 13:15:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.