How far is Orangeburg, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from Orangeburg, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
108.8 mi
02h 08m
Flight
86.69 mi
139.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.69 mi
Kilometers
139.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.8 mi
Kilometers
175.1 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Orangeburg
Sat, Apr 11, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orangeburg
2026-04-11T10:01
Arrive Bluffton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orangeburg
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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Orangeburg
54.5 mi
01h 04m
To Bluffton
54.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
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 Orangeburg and Bluffton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitman Street

    50 m · 12 sec · Whitman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Magnolia Street

    102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bruin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orangeburg 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 53%
Five Chop Road
20.4 mi · 19%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 9%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 7%
Fording Island Road
5.77 mi · 5%
Okatie Highway
4.43 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 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
01h 04m from Orangeburg
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orangeburg and Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Orangeburg and 54.3 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orangeburg and Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 86.69 mi (139.51 km).

Orangeburg

#1 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.01 $34.01
Premium $4.78 $18.35 $36.70
Diesel $5.62 $21.60 $43.19

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 Orangeburg and Bluffton. The current time is 10:01:57.

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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.