How far is Forest Acres, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from Forest Acres, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
150.13 mi
02h 55m
Flight
123.36 mi
198.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.36 mi
Kilometers
198.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.13 mi
Kilometers
241.61 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Sat, Apr 11, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Forest Acres
Sat, Apr 11, 6:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Acres
2026-04-11T12:10
Arrive Bluffton
Sat, Apr 11, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Acres
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 Forest Acres
75.2 mi
01h 27m
To Bluffton
75 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres and Bluffton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Beltline Boulevard

    14 m · 3 sec · North Beltline Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto North Beltline Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Beltline Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Beltline Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Beltline Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Beltline Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Beltline Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bluff Road

    138 m · 9 sec · Bluff Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1916 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bruin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Acres 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 38%
I 26 East
52.8 mi · 35%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 6%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
5.77 mi · 4%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint George
01h 27m from Forest Acres
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Acres and Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Acres to Bluffton?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 75.2 miles from Forest Acres and 75 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Acres and Sunny near Bluffton.

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 Forest Acres and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 123.36 mi (198.53 km).

Forest Acres

#1 Forest Acres

City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population10,615
Coordinates34.0193200, -80.9898100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Acres (-80.98981, 34.01932)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
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
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.55 $43.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.09 $48.19
Premium $4.78 $25.99 $51.98
Diesel $5.62 $30.59 $61.19

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Acres and Bluffton. The current time is 12:10:09.

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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.