How far is Bluffton, SC from Socastee, SC?
The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Socastee, SC is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in South Carolina.
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluffton and Socastee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Socastee.
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Start on Bruin Road
27 m · 6 sec · Bruin Road
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Turn right onto Bluffton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
52 m · 3 sec · Bluffton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road
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Turn left onto Fording Island Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road
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Take the exit slight right
1444 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway
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Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
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Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2391 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Crosstown
2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach
1411 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn slight right onto Dick Pond Rd: SC 707, Socastee
73 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Dick Pond Road
3244 ft · 1 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn right onto Socastee Boulevard
716 ft · 20 sec · Socastee Boulevard
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Turn left onto River Road
75 m · 11 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and Socastee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Trask Parkway
Merge slight left
53 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bluffton and Clear near Socastee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Socastee?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Bluffton and 91.7 miles from Socastee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluffton and Clear near Socastee.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Socastee. Straight-line distance: 147.1 mi (236.73 km).
#1 Bluffton
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,230 |
| Coordinates | 32.2371500, -80.8603900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Socastee
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 19,952 |
| Coordinates | 33.6835000, -78.9983700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Socastee (-78.99837, 33.6835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.63 | $51.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.66 | $57.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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