How far is Red Hill, SC from Bluffton, SC?

The driving distance from Red Hill, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
204.54 mi
04h 07m
Flight
152.8 mi
245.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.8 mi
Kilometers
245.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.54 mi
Kilometers
329.17 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santee
SC

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

From Red Hill
102.3 mi
02h 03m
To Bluffton
102.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Hill and Bluffton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and Bluffton.

  1. 1

    Start on Dobros Road

    636 ft · 34 sec · Dobros Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Highway 90

    2484 ft · 51 sec · Highway 90

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    2932 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Wright Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wright Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  7. 7

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.3 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Red Hill 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
107 mi · 52%
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 18%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 11%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 5%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 4%
Fording Island Road
5.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
152.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
02h 03m from Red Hill
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Red Hill and Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Hill to Bluffton?

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Red Hill and 102.2 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.60 one way or $57.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Red Hill and Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 152.8 mi (245.91 km).

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#1 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population13,223
Coordinates33.8207300, -79.0189200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Bluffton

#2 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Hill (-79.01892, 33.82073)
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.32 L · about $28.60
Round trip
$57.20
14.44 gal · 54.64 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.60 $57.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.98 $63.95
Premium $4.78 $34.50 $68.99
Diesel $5.62 $40.61 $81.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hill and Bluffton. The current time is 07:44:15.

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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.