How far is Bluffton, SC from Saint Andrews, SC?

The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.73 mi
02h 52m
Flight
125.96 mi
202.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.96 mi
Kilometers
202.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.73 mi
Kilometers
240.96 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Saint George
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Bluffton
74.9 mi
01h 26m
To Saint Andrews
74.8 mi
01h 26m

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
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Saint Andrews.

  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

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Andrews Road East

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Saint Andrews Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Andrews Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad River Road

    651 ft · 19 sec · Broad River Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Whiteford Road

    84 m · 12 sec · Whiteford Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiteford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
62.2 mi · 42%
I 95 North
57.5 mi · 38%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.39 mi · 6%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
5.89 mi · 4%
Okatie Highway
4.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

61.8 mi · 01h 07m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint George
01h 26m from Bluffton
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bluffton and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Saint Andrews?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Bluffton and 74.8 miles from Saint Andrews.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint George

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

61 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

64 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

87 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Saint Andrews. Straight-line distance: 125.96 mi (202.71 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Saint Andrews

#2 Saint Andrews

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

Population16,680
Coordinates34.0487628, -81.1031494
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
End: Saint Andrews (-81.103149, 34.048763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.83
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.91 $41.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.78 $25.23 $50.46
Diesel $5.62 $29.69 $59.39

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 Saint Andrews. The current time is 15:10:15.

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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.