How far is Bluffton, SC from Five Forks, SC?

The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
239.48 mi
04h 33m
Flight
194.14 mi
312.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.14 mi
Kilometers
312.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.48 mi
Kilometers
385.4 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-15T07:10
Arrive Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Bluffton
119.8 mi
02h 16m
To Five Forks
119.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Five Forks.

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Laurens Road

    833 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 14

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Adams Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Adams Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Scuffletown Road

    99 m · 11 sec · Scuffletown Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    62 m · 20 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 49%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 24%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 12%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Fording Island Road
5.89 mi · 2%
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
194.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 16m from Bluffton
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluffton and Sunny near Five Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Five Forks?

The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from Bluffton and 119.7 miles from Five Forks.

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

The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluffton and Sunny near Five Forks.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 194.14 mi (312.44 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.99 L · about $33.47
Round trip
$66.94
16.9 gal · 63.98 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.47 $66.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.78 $40.37 $80.75
Diesel $5.62 $47.52 $95.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Five Forks. The current time is 07:10:30.

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.