Origin
Bluffton, SC
Morning in Bluffton on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
186.1 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 186.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m 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 $29.10 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
93.1 miles from Bluffton, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 186.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 186.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Road | — | — |
| Fording Island Road | — | — |
| Okatie Highway | — | — |
| Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge | — | — |
| Robert Smalls Parkway | — | — |
| Parris Island Gateway | — | — |
| Trask Parkway | — | — |
| Septima P | — | — |
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 Myrtle Beach, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Okatie Highway
9
Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
10
Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert Smalls Parkway
11
Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Parris Island Gateway
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
15
Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
16
Continue on Crosstown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown
17
Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
19
Continue straight
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
446 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Fraser Street
21
Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
22
Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
23
Continue on Ocean Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
24
Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 17
25
Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
26
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
27
Continue on Highway 17
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 17
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
29
Turn straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
30
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
249 ft
·
15 sec
·
8th Avenue North
31
Turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Kings Highway
32
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
33
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
34
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 93.1 miles from Bluffton, SC, or about 1h 52m 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 41 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.1 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Beach, 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 186.1 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.1 mi from Bluffton, SC · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.1 miles from Bluffton, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC
The final approach into Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, 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
$29.10 one way
$58.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.82 | $63.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.44 | $68.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.05 | $11.91 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
3h 45m 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 Myrtle Beach, SC covers 186.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m 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 93.1 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 $29.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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