How far is Bluffton, SC from Greenwood, SC?

The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
177.97 mi
04h 17m
Flight
154.8 mi
249.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.8 mi
Kilometers
249.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.97 mi
Kilometers
286.41 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Barnwell
SC

City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

From Bluffton
89 mi
02h 08m
To Greenwood
88.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Frontage Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Morgandollar Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Grays Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    54 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Yemassee Highway

    143 m · 8 sec · Yemassee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Carolina Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1689 ft · 29 sec · Main Street North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    948 ft · 16 sec · Pine Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Kings Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Kings Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Dunbarton Boulevard

    1151 ft · 20 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Ellenton Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ellenton Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tinker Creek Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Kitchings Road

    1542 ft · 1 min · Kitchings Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Old Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Pine Log Road

    609 ft · 12 sec · Pine Log Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Rudy Mason Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rudy Mason Parkway

  40. 40

    Continue on Rutland Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Rutland Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest

    1115 ft · 19 sec · Laurens Street Northwest

  42. 42

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  44. 44

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.4 mi · 44 min

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Beaudrot Avenue

    95 m · 11 sec · Beaudrot Avenue

  48. 48

    Continue on Main Street North

    151 m · 20 sec · Main Street North

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue

    52 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Avenue

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
50 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grays Highway
17.2 mi · 10%
Old Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 7%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi · 5%
Kings Avenue
8.17 mi · 5%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

31.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnwell
02h 08m from Bluffton
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bluffton and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Barnwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Bluffton and 88.9 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bluffton and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Barnwell

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

22 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

78 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

88 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 154.8 mi (249.13 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Greenwood. The current time is 06:52:08.

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.