How far is Bluffton, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Columbia, SC is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluffton and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Columbia.
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Start on Bruin Road
27 m · 6 sec · Bruin Road
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Turn right onto Bluffton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
52 m · 3 sec · Bluffton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road
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Turn left onto Fording Island Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road
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Take the exit slight right
1444 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight left
149 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bluffton and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Columbia?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Bluffton and 74.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bluffton and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Saint George
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 Saint George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 122.27 mi (196.77 km).
#1 Bluffton
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,230 |
| Coordinates | 32.2371500, -80.8603900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.58 | $59.16 |
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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