How far is Saint Andrews, SC from Bluffton, SC?
The driving distance from Saint Andrews, SC to Bluffton, SC is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Andrews and Bluffton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews and Bluffton.
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Start on Whiteford Road
84 m · 14 sec · Whiteford Road
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Turn right onto Broad River Road
651 ft · 18 sec · Broad River Road
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Turn left onto Saint Andrews Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Saint Andrews Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia
878 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1478 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
5.8 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road
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Turn right onto Bluffton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
52 m · 4 sec · Bluffton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road
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Turn left onto Bruin Road
27 m · 2 sec · Bruin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bruin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Andrews and Bluffton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews to Bluffton?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Saint Andrews and 74.9 miles from Bluffton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Andrews and Partly Sunny near Bluffton.
Stop Ideas Near Saint George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Andrews and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 125.96 mi (202.71 km).
#1 Saint Andrews
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
| Population | 16,680 |
| Coordinates | 34.0487628, -81.1031494 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluffton
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,230 |
| Coordinates | 32.2371500, -80.8603900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluffton (-80.86039, 32.23715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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