How far is Easley, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from Easley, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
255.78 mi
04h 55m
Flight
205.28 mi
330.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.28 mi
Kilometers
330.37 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.78 mi
Kilometers
411.64 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Easley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easley
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Easley
127.9 mi
02h 27m
To Bluffton
127.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Russell Street

    83 m · 9 sec · Russell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bruin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
8 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
85.5 mi · 33%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 24%
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 22%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 4%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

60.2 mi · 01h 06m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
205.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
02h 27m from Easley
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Easley and Partly Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Easley and 127.8 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.77 one way or $71.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easley and Partly Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easley and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 205.28 mi (330.37 km).

Easley

#1 Easley

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population21,626
Coordinates34.8298400, -82.6015200
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Easley (-82.60152, 34.82984)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.17 L · about $35.77
Round trip
$71.54
18.06 gal · 68.34 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.77 $71.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.99 $79.99
Premium $4.78 $43.15 $86.29
Diesel $5.62 $50.78 $101.57

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 Easley and Bluffton. The current time is 21:00:55.

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.