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

The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
279.9 mi
04h 31m
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
279.9 mi
Kilometers
450.46 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Tue, May 5, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-05-05T13:34
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluffton
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 Bluffton
132.8 mi
02h 15m
To Anderson County Airport
147 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bruin Road

    27 m · 6 sec · Bruin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 3 sec · Bluffton Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fording Island Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1444 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    149 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  24. 24

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  36. 36

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  38. 38

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 42%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 21%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 8%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 3%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.9 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
02h 15m from Bluffton
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluffton and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 132.8 miles from Bluffton and 147 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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 90.9 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.13 one way or $78.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

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 Bluffton and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 188.96 mi (304.1 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Anderson County Airport

#2 Anderson County Airport

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

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Bruin Road (-80.86039, 32.237152)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.39 L · about $39.13
Round trip
$78.27
19.76 gal · 74.78 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.13 $78.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.76 $87.52
Premium $4.78 $47.21 $94.41
Diesel $5.62 $55.57 $111.13

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 13:34:32.

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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.