How far is Bluffton, SC from Conway, SC?

Fastest route

Here are the summarized directions from Bluffton, South Carolina to Conway, South Carolina:

  1. Take I-95 N/US-17 N from Bluffton.
  2. Continue on I-95 N and take exit 135 for US-378 E.
  3. Merge onto US-378 E and continue to 4th Ave in Conway.
  4. Make a slight left onto US-378 E/Main St.
  5. Continue straight onto Wright Blvd.
  6. Arrive at Conway, South Carolina.

Directions

To get from Bluffton, South Carolina to Conway, South Carolina, follow these steps:

  1. Start by heading west on Bruin Rd toward Boundary St.
  2. Turn right onto SC-46 E/Bluffton Rd.
  3. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto SC-46 E.
  4. Continue straight to stay on SC-46 E.
  5. Use any lane to turn left onto US-278 W/Fording Island Rd.
  6. Exit onto SC-170 E toward Beaufort.
  7. Merge onto I-95 N/US-17 N via the ramp to Florence.
  8. Follow I-95 N and take exit 135 for US-378 E toward Turbeville.
  9. Merge onto US-378 E and continue until you reach 4th Ave in Conway.
  10. Make a slight left onto US-378 E/Main St.
  11. Continue straight past Subway onto Wright Blvd.
  12. Arrive at Conway, South Carolina.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣️ Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure a smooth trip.
  • ⚠️ Keep an eye on the traffic conditions along the route.
  • ⛽ Consider refueling your vehicle before starting the journey.
  • 🚗 Take breaks during the drive to stay refreshed and alert.
  • 📱 Use navigation apps or GPS devices to help you navigate the route.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic rules and regulations for a safe journey.
  • 🌆 Enjoy the scenic views along the way.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.88 mi
03h 23m
Flight
152.4 mi
245.26 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.4 mi
Kilometers
245.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.88 mi
Kilometers
324.89 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Tue, May 5, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Tue, May 5, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-05-05T12:05
Arrive Conway
Tue, May 5, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:14 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
Santee
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Bluffton
100.8 mi
01h 41m
To Conway
101 mi
01h 41m

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
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bluffton and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Conway.

  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

    106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach

    88 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Turbeville Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · Turbeville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  21. 21

    Continue on Wright Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wright Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    3120 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and Conway.

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
107 mi · 53%
Turbeville Highway
36.1 mi · 18%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 11%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 5%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
5.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 41m from Bluffton
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluffton and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Conway?

The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Bluffton and 101 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluffton and Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santee, 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 Santee.

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Conway. Straight-line distance: 152.4 mi (245.26 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Bruin Road (-80.86039, 32.237152)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.97 L · about $28.20
Round trip
$56.40
14.24 gal · 53.94 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.20 $56.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.53 $63.07
Premium $4.78 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.62 $40.04 $80.09

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 Conway. The current time is 12:05:48.

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.