Origin
Bluffton, SC
Evening in Bluffton on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluffton, SC to Forest Acres, SC
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
150.1 mi
242 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Forest Acres, SC
Abstrakt Xxcellence Studios
Trip Overview
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 26, Coosaw Scenic Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.02 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
75.1 miles from Bluffton, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 150.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.2 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 46 / Bluffton Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 150.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 46 / Bluffton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Turn right onto SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
138.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward I 77: Charlotte
5
139.9 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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I 77 / Veterans Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 77 / Veterans Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
144.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward SC 48: Bluff Road, Gadsden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward SC 48: Bluff Road, Gadsden
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 57.2 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 26 | 52.2 mi | 56m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Fording Island Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Okatie Highway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Beltline Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 57.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton, SC and Forest Acres, SC.
1
Start on Bruin Road
87 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bruin Road
2
Turn right onto SC 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SC 46
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bluffton Road
4
Continue on SC 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
5
Turn left onto US 278
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Fording Island Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
4 sec
8
Merge onto SC 170
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
9
Take the exit
488 ft
·
13 sec
10
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
11
Continue on SC 462
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
13
Merge onto I 95; US 17
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 95; US 17
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
15
Merge onto I 26
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 26
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 116
Toward I 77: Charlotte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 77
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on I 77
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward SC 48: Bluff Road, Gadsden
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto SC 48
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bluff Road
21
Turn right onto SC 768
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Beltline Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Crosshill Road
304 ft
·
6 sec
·
Crosshill Road
23
Turn straight onto SC 16
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Beltline Boulevard
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
SC 16
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 75.1 miles from Bluffton, SC, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 miles.
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 75.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Acres, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 150.1 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 57.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.1 mi from Bluffton, SC · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 75.1 miles from Bluffton, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Acres, SC
The final approach into Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, 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
$24.02 one way
$48.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.17 | $52.35 |
| premium | $4.78 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.35 | $66.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.61 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Forest Acres, SC
Evening in Forest Acres on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
2h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 26, Coosaw Scenic Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.1 miles from Bluffton, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 150.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 46 / Bluffton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bluffton, SC to Forest Acres, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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