Origin
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Evening in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bluffton, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
202.5 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hillside Drive South, 14th Avenue South, Highway 17 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.67 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
101.3 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 202.5 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.
Hillside Drive South 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bluffton, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Drive South | — | — |
| 14th Avenue South | — | — |
| Highway 17 South | — | — |
| North Kings Highway | — | — |
| Highway 17 | — | — |
| Ocean Highway | — | — |
| L | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hillside Drive South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Bluffton, SC.
1
Start on 6th Avenue South
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto Hillside Drive South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Drive South
3
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
14th Avenue South
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17 South
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 17 South
5
Continue on North Kings Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kings Highway
6
Turn straight onto Highway 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 17
7
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
8
Continue on Highway 17
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 17
9
Continue on Ocean Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
10
Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
11
Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North Fraser Street
13
Continue on North Highway 17
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Highway 17
14
Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
15
Continue on Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
16
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spring Street
17
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway
30 mi
·
43 min
·
Savannah Highway
19
Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
20
Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Charleston Highway
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Trask Parkway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
24
Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Parris Island Gateway
25
Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert Smalls Parkway
26
Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
27
Continue on Okatie Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Okatie Highway
28
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
29
Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fording Island Road
30
Turn right onto Bluffton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bluffton Road
32
Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
33
Turn left onto Bruin Road
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bruin Road
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 101.3 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 2h 17m 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 45 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 46m
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 North Myrtle Beach, 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from North Myrtle Beach, 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 101.3 mi from North Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 17m 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from North Myrtle Beach, 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
$31.67 one way
$63.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.62 | $69.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.48 | $74.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.71 | $89.42 |
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: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.35 | $12.96 |
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
Evening in Bluffton on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 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
4h 35m 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillside Drive South, 14th Avenue South, Highway 17 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.3 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.67 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 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bluffton, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bluffton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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