How far is Bluffton, SC from Dentsville, SC?
The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Dentsville, SC is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluffton and Dentsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Dentsville.
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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
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
10.1 mi · 13 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Decker Boulevard
2625 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Decker Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Decker Boulevard
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Turn left onto Two Notch Road
636 ft · 13 sec · Two Notch Road
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and Dentsville.
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 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 Bluffton and Sunny near Dentsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Dentsville?
The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Bluffton and 77.4 miles from Dentsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluffton and Sunny near Dentsville.
Stop Ideas Near Saint George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Dentsville. Straight-line distance: 126.35 mi (203.34 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 Dentsville
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina
| Population | 14,062 |
| Coordinates | 34.0640400, -80.9581500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dentsville (-80.95815, 34.06404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.67 | $43.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.23 | $48.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.14 | $52.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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