Origin
Anderson, SC
Late night in Anderson on Monday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, SC to Bluffton, SC
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
259.5 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
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6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, SC
HedMidia Notícias
Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 259.5 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, East River Street, Belton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.8 miles from Anderson, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 259.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson, SC to Bluffton, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 247 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cooley Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, SC and Bluffton, SC.
1
Start on East Whitner Street
33 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Whitner Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto East River Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East River Street
4
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
5
Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
6
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
8
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
9
Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Augusta Road
11
Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
12
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
13
Continue on McCarter Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
McCarter Road
14
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
16
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Charleston
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Savannah
19
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr
20
Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SC 462: Coosawhatchie
21
Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
22
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
23
Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
24
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
25
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fording Island Road
26
Turn right onto Bluffton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bluffton Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
29
Turn left onto Bruin Road
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bruin Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.8 miles from Anderson, SC, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.8 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bluffton, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Anderson, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anderson, SC
This is one driving day of about 259.5 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anderson, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.8 mi from Anderson, SC · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.8 miles from Anderson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bluffton, SC
The final approach into Bluffton, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bluffton, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.53 one way
$83.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $48.81 | $97.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.65 | $115.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.25 | $12.46 |
| Efficient EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.8 | 1 | $36.33 | $16.61 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bluffton, SC
Late night in Bluffton on Monday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anderson, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 259.5 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East River Street, Belton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.8 miles from Anderson, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson, SC to Bluffton, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anderson, SC to Bluffton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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