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Trip from Moncks Corner, SC to Bluffton, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

107.2 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

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

Moncks Corner, SC

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Downtown Bluffton, SC, SC

Bluffton, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Moncks Corner, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 107.2 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 I 95, Boonehill Road, South Live Oak Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.76 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.

Midpoint

53.6 miles from Moncks Corner, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 107.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 107.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 24.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (SC 165 / Berlin Myers Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 49.2 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive

Navigation decision point

4
15.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | SC 165 / Berlin Myers Parkway

Turn left onto SC 165 / Berlin Myers Parkway

Navigation decision point

5
49.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Savannah

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South: Savannah
4
77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 24.5 mi 26m
Boonehill Road 20.2 mi 29m
South Live Oak Drive 10.6 mi 15m
Coosaw Scenic Drive 9.6 mi 13m
Lowcountry Drive 7.9 mi 10m
Fording Island Road 5.8 mi 6m
Berlin G Myers Parkway 5.3 mi 9m
North Main Street 4.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 24.5 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SC 6

365 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

11 mi · 15 min · South Live Oak Drive
3

Continue on US 17 Alternate

4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto SC 165

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway
5

Continue on SC 165

2.0 mi · 3 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway
6

Continue on SC 165

3.3 mi · 5 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway
7

Continue on US 17 Alt

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
8

Continue on US 17 Alt

20 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road
9

Continue on US 17 Alternate

4.1 mi · 5 min · Cottageville Highway
10

Turn left onto SC 64

0.8 mi · 1 min · Robertson Boulevard
11

Turn right onto SC 64 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63

3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
14

Merge onto I 95

25 mi · 26 min · I 95
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
16

Turn left onto SC 462

9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
17

Continue on SC 462

7.9 mi · 10 min · Lowcountry Drive
18

Turn right onto SC 170

4.2 mi · 4 min · Okatie Highway
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
20

Merge onto US 278

5.8 mi · 6 min · Fording Island Road
21

Turn right onto SC 46

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bluffton Road
22

Enter roundabout onto SC 46

170 ft · 3 sec · Bluffton Road
23

Continue on SC 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bluffton Road
24

Turn left onto Bruin Road

87 ft · 2 sec · Bruin Road
25

Arrive at destination

Bruin Road

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 53.6 miles from Moncks Corner, SC, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.5 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 24 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.6 miles or 1h 22m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bluffton, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Moncks Corner, 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 Moncks Corner, SC

This is one driving day of about 107.2 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Moncks Corner, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 24.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.6 mi from Moncks Corner, SC · 1h 22m into the drive

city in South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Walterboro, SC

54 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

Summerville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Walterboro, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Moncks Corner, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 88.7
View on nps.gov
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $10 near mile 11.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.76 one way

$33.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.33 $36.66
premium $4.70 $19.84 $39.68
diesel $5.61 $23.67 $47.34

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: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.26 $5.15
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29
EV Truck/SUV 42.9 0 $15.01 $6.86

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Moncks Corner, SC

Morning in Moncks Corner on Friday

Local time

9:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bluffton, SC

Morning in Bluffton on Friday

Local time

9:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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 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 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 Moncks Corner, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 107.2 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 I 95, Boonehill Road, South Live Oak Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.6 miles from Moncks Corner, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.76 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (SC 165 / Berlin Myers Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 49.2 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

The route from Moncks Corner, SC to Bluffton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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