How far is Bluffton, SC from Forest Acres, SC?

The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.05 mi
02h 22m
Flight
74.53 mi
119.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.53 mi
Kilometers
119.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.05 mi
Kilometers
161.01 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Acres
Sat, Apr 11, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Sat, Apr 11, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-11T10:39
Arrive Forest Acres
Sat, Apr 11, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluffton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Bluffton
50 mi
01h 11m
To Forest Acres
50 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Forest Acres.

  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

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro

    1826 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sniders Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right

    26.2 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway

    1657 ft · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McLaurin Avenue

    1.3 mi · 5 min · McLaurin Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gross Avenue

    968 ft · 43 sec · Gross Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gross Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25 mi · 25%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 9%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 8%
Fording Island Road
5.89 mi · 6%
Berlin G Myers Parkway
5.34 mi · 5%
North Main Street
4.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

26.2 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
01h 11m from Bluffton
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluffton and Sunny near Forest Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Forest Acres?

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Bluffton and 50 miles from Forest Acres.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluffton and Sunny near Forest Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 74.53 mi (119.94 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Forest Acres

#2 Forest Acres

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

Population10,269
Coordinates33.1043400, -80.0984200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
End: Forest Acres (-80.09842, 33.10434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.63 $31.27
Premium $4.78 $16.87 $33.73
Diesel $5.62 $19.85 $39.71

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Forest Acres. The current time is 10:39:38.

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.