How far is Ladson, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from Ladson, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.16 mi
02h 09m
Flight
67.7 mi
108.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.16 mi
Kilometers
151.53 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Ladson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ladson
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Bluffton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ladson
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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Ladson
47.1 mi
01h 04m
To Bluffton
47 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
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 Ladson and Bluffton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Road

    11 m · 8 sec · Stoney Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Ladson Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ladson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dorchester Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dorchester Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2249 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1891 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bruin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
24.9 mi · 26%
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 21%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 10%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 8%
Fording Island Road
5.77 mi · 6%
Dorchester Road
5.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 04m from Ladson
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ladson 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 Ladson to Bluffton?

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 47.1 miles from Ladson and 47 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ladson and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.95 km).

Ladson

#1 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
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.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.78 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.62 $18.67 $37.34

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ladson and Bluffton. The current time is 19:11:25.

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.