Origin
North Charleston, SC
Afternoon in North Charleston on Friday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Charleston, 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 2m
Distance
92.6 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Charleston, SC
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Bluffton, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 92.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cosgrove Avenue, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Savannah Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.48 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
46.3 miles from North Charleston, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m 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 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 92.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cosgrove Avenue 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 North Charleston, SC to Bluffton, SC is easy. At 2h 2m 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 North Charleston, SC to Bluffton, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cosgrove Avenue | — | — |
| Sam Rittenberg Boulevard | — | — |
| Savannah Highway | — | — |
| Ace Basin Parkway | — | — |
| Charleston Highway | — | — |
| Trask Parkway | — | — |
| Parris Island Gateway | — | — |
| Robert Smalls Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cosgrove Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Bluffton, SC.
1
Start on Rivers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cosgrove Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cosgrove Avenue
3
Continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
4
Keep slight right to continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Savannah Highway
6
Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
7
Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Charleston Highway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Trask Parkway
10
Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
11
Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Parris Island Gateway
12
Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert Smalls Parkway
13
Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
14
Continue on Okatie Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Okatie Highway
15
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fording Island Road
17
Turn right onto Bluffton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bluffton Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
20
Turn left onto Bruin Road
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bruin Road
21
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 46.3 miles from North Charleston, SC, or about 1h 1m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
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 North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, SC
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from North Charleston, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from North Charleston, SC · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from North Charleston, 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
$14.48 one way
$28.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Friday
Local time
12:42 PM
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
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
2h 2m 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 North Charleston, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 92.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cosgrove Avenue, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Savannah Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from North Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.48 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 North Charleston, SC to Bluffton, SC is easy. At 2h 2m 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 North Charleston, SC to Bluffton, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Charleston, SC to Bluffton, 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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