Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
242.3 mi
390 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Gaffney, SC covers 242.3 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.79 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
121.2 miles from Bluffton, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 242.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fording Island Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okatie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lowcountry Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SC 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton, SC and Gaffney, SC.
Start on Bruin Road
Turn right onto Bluffton Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
Turn left onto Fording Island Road
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
Take the exit slight left
Continue on Lowcountry Drive
Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SC 121: Whitmire, Union
Turn right onto State Highway 121
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Whitmire Highway
Continue on South Pinckney Street
Turn slight left onto Thompson Boulevard
Continue on Jonesville Highway
Merge slight right onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto Pacolet Street
Continue on Gaffney Highway
Continue on Union Highway
Continue on East Frederick Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Turn right onto College Drive
Turn slight left onto East Rutledge Avenue
Turn right onto South Limestone Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.2 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gaffney, SC than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 242.3 miles and 4h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.2 mi from Bluffton, SC · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.2 miles from Bluffton, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Gaffney, 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 Gaffney, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$37.79 one way
$75.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $45.58 | $91.16 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $53.65 | $107.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.44 | $11.63 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.20 | $9.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.92 | $15.51 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bluffton on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Gaffney on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Archdale, NC
121 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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