How far is Fort Mill, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from Fort Mill, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.25 mi
04h 16m
Flight
191.46 mi
308.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.46 mi
Kilometers
308.13 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.25 mi
Kilometers
360.9 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Sat, Apr 11, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Mill
Sat, Apr 11, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Mill
2026-04-11T12:10
Arrive Bluffton
Sat, Apr 11, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Mill
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Fort Mill
112.3 mi
02h 08m
To Bluffton
112 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
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 Fort Mill and Bluffton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Mill and Bluffton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South White Street

    148 m · 12 sec · South White Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spratt Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Spratt Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Spratt Street

    2146 ft · 47 sec · Spratt Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 21

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 21

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 South: Columbia

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bruin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Mill 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
62.4 mi · 28%
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 26%
I 26 East
52.8 mi · 24%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 6%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 4%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
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 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
02h 08m from Fort Mill
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Mill and Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Mill to Bluffton?

The road trip is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Fort Mill and 112 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Mill and Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Mill and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 191.46 mi (308.13 km).

Fort Mill

#1 Fort Mill

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

Population24,929
Coordinates35.0073700, -80.9450800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Mill (-80.94508, 35.00737)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.95 L · about $31.33
Round trip
$62.66
15.82 gal · 59.9 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.33 $62.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.03 $70.07
Premium $4.78 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $5.62 $44.49 $88.97

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 Fort Mill and Bluffton. The current time is 12:10:11.

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.