Origin
Summerville, SC
Evening in Summerville on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerville, SC to Bluffton, SC
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerville, SC
Colon Freld
Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Summerville to Bluffton, you are looking at a 90.5-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $14 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to explore the Southeast corner of South Carolina. While the drive is relatively short, it transitions through local landscapes that offer a change of pace from the standard interstate commute. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the trip is straightforward enough to handle in a single session.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. Only 27% of your travel occurs on major highways, leaving the majority of your time on more technical local roads like Boonehill Road and Coosaw Scenic Drive. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-95, which spans 24.5 miles before you transition back to local pavement. This mix of fast highway segments and winding secondary roads means you will need to pay close attention to your navigation. Prepare for a dynamic experience behind the wheel where the road surface and traffic patterns shift frequently as you navigate toward the coast.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 early in the drive near US 17 Alternate / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 Alternate / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 Alt / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 17 Alt / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 17 Alternate / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 17 Alt / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Alt / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 17 Alt / South Main Street
Continue onto US 17 Alt / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
32.5 mi into trip
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~49m in
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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
35.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Savannah
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Boonehill Road | 20.2 mi | 29m |
| Coosaw Scenic Drive | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Lowcountry Drive | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Fording Island Road | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Okatie Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Cottageville Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Bluffton, SC.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Alt
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on US 17 Alt
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 17 Alt
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Boonehill Road
6
Continue on US 17 Alternate
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Cottageville Highway
7
Turn left onto SC 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Robertson Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SC 64 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Jefferies Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
11
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
13
Turn left onto SC 462
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coosaw Scenic Drive
14
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lowcountry Drive
15
Turn right onto SC 170
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okatie Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
17
Merge onto US 278
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fording Island Road
18
Turn right onto SC 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
19
Enter roundabout onto SC 46
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bluffton Road
20
Continue on SC 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
21
Turn left onto Bruin Road
87 ft
·
2 sec
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Bruin Road
22
Arrive at destination
Bruin Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a concise 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid the heaviest traffic. Since there are no designated stops included in the route data, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $14 estimated cost. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires more focus than a straight highway shot, so plan for a quick stretch break if you feel the fatigue of navigating local turns. Since you spend most of your time off the interstate, prioritize checking your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before heading out on these secondary roads. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks along the local stretches whenever you feel like pulling over.
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 45.3 miles from Summerville, SC, or about 1h 6m 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 42m
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 Summerville, 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 Summerville, SC
This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Summerville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 45.3 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 45.3 miles from Summerville, 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
$28.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
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: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
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
Evening in Bluffton on Sunday
Local time
5:17 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
2h 3m 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 Summerville, SC to Bluffton, SC covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Boonehill Road, Coosaw Scenic Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 miles from Summerville, 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 Alternate / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 Alt / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 17 Alt / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Summerville, SC to Bluffton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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