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Trip from Bluffton, SC to Moncks Corner, SC

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Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

106.6 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bluffton, SC, SC

Bluffton, SC

Connor Scott McManus

town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Moncks Corner, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bluffton, SC to Moncks Corner, SC covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 $16.67 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.3 miles from Bluffton, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 106.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bluffton Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bluffton, SC to Moncks Corner, SC is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Moncks Corner, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main 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
SC 63 Unavailable Refreshing
Sniders Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Bluffton Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton, SC and Moncks Corner, 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

9.4 mi · 12 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
12

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
13

Merge slight left

25 mi · 26 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward SC 63: Walterboro

0.3 mi · 44 sec · SC 63: Walterboro
15

Turn straight onto Sniders Highway

3.2 mi · 6 min · Sniders Highway
16

Turn right onto Hampton Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
17

Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Robertson Boulevard
18

Turn right

26 mi · 38 min
19

Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway

5.3 mi · 9 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway
20

Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway
21

Turn right onto North Main Street

4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
22

Continue on South Live Oak Drive

11 mi · 15 min · South Live Oak Drive
23

Turn left onto West Main Street

364 ft · 9 sec · West Main Street
24

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Bluffton, SC, or about 1h 14m 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 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.3 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moncks Corner, 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.

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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 106.6 miles and 2h 28m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.3 mi from Bluffton, SC · 1h 14m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

53 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Bluffton, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Moncks Corner, SC

The final approach into Moncks Corner, 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 Moncks Corner, 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

$16.67 one way

$33.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.23 $36.45
premium $4.70 $19.73 $39.46
diesel $5.61 $23.54 $47.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32 0 $11.19 $5.12
Efficient EV 26.7 0 $9.33 $4.26
EV Truck/SUV 42.6 0 $14.92 $6.82

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 14 minutes ago

Origin

Bluffton, SC

Morning in Bluffton on Wednesday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moncks Corner, SC

Morning in Moncks Corner on Wednesday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

18 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 28m 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 Moncks Corner, SC covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bluffton Road, Fording Island Road, Okatie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 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 $16.67 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.
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Moncks Corner, SC is easy. At 2h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bluffton, SC to Moncks Corner, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bluffton, SC to Moncks Corner, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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