How far is North Augusta, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from North Augusta, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
141.41 mi
03h 03m
Flight
108.37 mi
174.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.37 mi
Kilometers
174.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.41 mi
Kilometers
227.58 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Augusta
2026-04-19T10:34
Arrive Bluffton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Augusta
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
Scotia
SC

Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Augusta
70.8 mi
01h 31m
To Bluffton
70.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Augusta and Bluffton.

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    10 m · 4 sec · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Martintown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Martintown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Martintown Road

    1160 ft · 25 sec · Martintown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1358 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Aiken-Augusta Highway

    2989 ft · 57 sec · Aiken-Augusta Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Gordon Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Gordon Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Olive Road

    152 m · 12 sec · Olive Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway

    530 ft · 10 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mike Padgett Highway

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Mike Padgett Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    8.7 mi · 10 min · North Columbia Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Florence

    62 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus

    124 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard

    6 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Fording Island Road

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Fording Island Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Bruin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Augusta 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 27%
Mike Padgett Highway
14 mi · 10%
I 95 North
11.9 mi · 8%
North Columbia Avenue
8.74 mi · 6%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 5%
Fording Island Road
7.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotia
01h 31m from North Augusta
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Augusta 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 North Augusta to Bluffton?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from North Augusta and 70.6 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Augusta and Partly Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Scotia

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

37 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

68 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

118 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Augusta and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 108.37 mi (174.41 km).

North Augusta

#1 North Augusta

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population24,137
Coordinates33.5018000, -81.9651200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Augusta (-81.96512, 33.5018)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $19.77
Round trip
$39.53
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.77 $39.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.10 $44.20
Premium $4.78 $23.84 $47.68
Diesel $5.62 $28.06 $56.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Augusta and Bluffton. The current time is 10:34:27.

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.