Origin
Conway, SC
Afternoon in Conway on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, SC to Bluffton, SC
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
202.2 mi
325 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, SC
Franco Monsalvo
Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Conway, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 202.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, East Myrtle Beach Highway, Highway 378 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.36 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
101.1 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 2m highway drive covering 202.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and East Myrtle Beach Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.3 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 20 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 106.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Myrtle Beach Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 65.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 65.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
5
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
172.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
4
201.2 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Enter roundabout onto SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
202.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
|
Bruin Road
Turn left onto Bruin Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 106.3 mi | 1h 53m |
| East Myrtle Beach Highway | 36.1 mi | 43m |
| Highway 378 | 22.9 mi | 32m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Fording Island Road | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Okatie Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Clarence Coker Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 106.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Bluffton, SC.
1
Start on SC 905
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 378; US 701
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wright Boulevard
3
Continue on US 378
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 378
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 378
36 mi
·
43 min
·
East Myrtle Beach Highway
5
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarence Coker Highway
7
Continue on US 378
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
106 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
11
Turn left onto SC 462
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
12
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
13
Turn right onto SC 170
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
15
Merge onto US 278
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fording Island Road
16
Turn right onto SC 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SC 46
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bluffton Road
18
Continue on SC 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
19
Turn left onto Bruin Road
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bruin Road
20
Arrive at destination
Bruin Road
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 101.1 miles from Conway, SC, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.3 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bluffton, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Conway, 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 Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 202.2 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, 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 106.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.1 mi from Conway, SC · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 101.1 miles from Conway, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.3 miles.
Arriving in Bluffton, SC
The final approach into Bluffton, 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 Bluffton, SC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.36 one way
$64.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| premium | $4.78 | $38.04 | $76.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.92 | $89.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.23 | $9.71 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.69 | $8.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.9 | 1 | $28.31 | $12.94 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Bluffton, SC
Afternoon in Bluffton on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Conway, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 202.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, East Myrtle Beach Highway, Highway 378. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.1 miles from Conway, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.36 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 65.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Conway, SC to Bluffton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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