How far is Bluffton, SC from Ladson, SC?

The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Ladson, SC is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
93.55 mi
02h 09m
Flight
67.7 mi
108.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.55 mi
Kilometers
150.56 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Bluffton
46.8 mi
01h 04m
To Ladson
46.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Dorchester Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dorchester Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ladson Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25 mi · 27%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 10%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 8%
Fording Island Road
5.89 mi · 6%
Dorchester Road
5.39 mi · 6%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 04m from Bluffton
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluffton and Sunny near Ladson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Bluffton and 46.8 miles from Ladson.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.95 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Ladson. The current time is 00:04:11.

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.