How far is Charleston, SC from Bluffton, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Bluffton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Bluffton.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Calhoun Street
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Turn straight onto James Island Expressway
2675 ft · 38 sec · James Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Summerville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wesley Drive
532 ft · 13 sec · Wesley Drive
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
28.8 mi · 41 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway
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Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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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 Okatie Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road
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Turn right onto Bluffton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road
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Turn left onto Bruin Road
27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Bluffton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
28.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Bluffton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Bluffton?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 46.9 miles from Charleston and 46.9 miles from Bluffton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Bluffton.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 65.74 mi (105.8 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluffton
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,230 |
| Coordinates | 32.2371500, -80.8603900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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