Origin
Bluffton, SC
Afternoon in Bluffton on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluffton, SC to Aiken, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
124.3 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Aiken, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Aiken, SC covers 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bluffton Road, Fording Island Road, Okatie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Bluffton, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Road | — | — |
| Fording Island Road | — | — |
| Okatie Highway | — | — |
| Lowcountry Drive | — | — |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | — | — |
| West Frontage Road | — | — |
| Morgandollar Road | — | — |
| Grays Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bluffton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on Bruin Road
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bruin Road
2
Turn right onto Bluffton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bluffton Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
5
Turn left onto Fording Island Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Fording Island Road
6
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
4 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
9
Take the exit slight left
489 ft
·
14 sec
10
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
11
Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
12
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Frontage Road
13
Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgandollar Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Grays Highway
15
Turn right
177 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn left onto Yemassee Highway
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
Yemassee Highway
17
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Highway
18
Continue on East Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carolina Avenue
19
Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street East
20
Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Highway
21
Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue Southeast
22
Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Highway
23
Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allendale-Hampton Highway
24
Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Allendale-Fairfax Highway
25
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
26
Turn right onto Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street North
27
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pine Street
28
Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Barnwell Road
29
Continue on Kings Avenue
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Kings Avenue
30
Turn left onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Street
31
Turn slight left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dunbarton Boulevard
32
Turn slight right onto Ellenton Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ellenton Street
33
Turn left
12 mi
·
17 min
34
Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Creek Road
35
Turn left onto Kitchings Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kitchings Road
36
Turn left onto Old Barnwell Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Barnwell Road
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Charleston Highway
38
Continue on Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Richland Avenue East
39
Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South
236 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Bluffton, SC, or about 1h 16m 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aiken, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bluffton, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bluffton, SC
This is one driving day of about 124.3 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Bluffton, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Bluffton, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.44 one way
$38.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.25 | $42.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.01 | $46.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.44 | $54.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Aiken, SC
Afternoon in Aiken on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Allendale, SC
62 mi in
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
124.3 mi in 2h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bluffton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Aiken, SC is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bluffton, SC to Aiken, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 124.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bluffton, SC to Aiken, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aiken, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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