Origin
Moncks Corner, SC
Late night in Moncks Corner on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
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
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.
Moncks Corner, SC
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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.
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 pointsThese 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
+
Open the route before leaving Moncks Corner, 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 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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Destination
Bluffton, SC
Late night in Bluffton on Friday
Local time
5:05 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. 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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