Traveling from Bluffton to Conway covers 201.6 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 2 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-95, Turbeville Highway, and Highway 378 to navigate across the Southeast region of South Carolina. Budgeting roughly $32 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Because the drive is straightforward, it serves as a highly practical connection between these two South Carolina locales.
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
100.8 miles from Bluffton, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
106.4 mi
1h 54m
Turbeville Highway
36.1 mi
43m
Highway 378
22.9 mi
32m
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.4 mi
12m
Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi
10m
Fording Island Road
5.6 mi
7m
Okatie Highway
3.9 mi
4m
Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 106.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton, SC and Conway, SC.
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Start on Bruin Road
87 ft·5 sec·Bruin Road
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Turn right onto SC 46
0.9 mi·1 min·Bluffton Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SC 46
170 ft·3 sec·Bluffton Road
4
Continue on SC 46
0.8 mi·1 min·Bluffton Road
5
Turn left onto US 278
5.6 mi·7 min·Fording Island Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft·4 sec
8
Merge onto SC 170
3.9 mi·4 min·Okatie Highway
9
Take the exit
488 ft·13 sec
10
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi·10 min·Lowcountry Drive
11
Continue on SC 462
9.4 mi·12 min·Coosaw Scenic Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
13
Merge onto I 95; US 17
106 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 95; US 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
15
Keep slight right at fork
288 ft·7 sec
Toward US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
16
Merge onto US 378
0.9 mi·1 min·Myrtle Beach Highway
17
Continue on US 378
3.5 mi·4 min·Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
Continue on US 301; US 378
36 mi·43 min·Turbeville Highway
20
Continue on US 378
23 mi·32 min·Highway 378
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Continue on US 378
1.2 mi·2 min·Wright Boulevard
22
Turn left onto SC 905
0.6 mi·1 min·4th Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
SC 905
Trip Plan
Since this route is manageable in a single day, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the four-hour duration and keep your focus sharp behind the wheel. Given the reliance on I-95 for more than half the journey, monitoring traffic reports before you leave can help you avoid potential congestion. Keep your fuel gauge in mind during that long 106.4-mile interstate stretch to ensure you aren't forced to stop at less convenient locations. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on a smooth, direct arrival in Conway.
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 100.8 miles from Bluffton, SC, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.4 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 44 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 57m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bluffton, 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 Bluffton, SC
This is one driving day of about 201.6 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Bluffton, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 106.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 135.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Turn right onto SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Navigation decision point
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7.5 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
29.2 mi into trip|~40m in|I 95; US 17
Merge onto I 95; US 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
135.6 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
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135.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrt...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.53 one way
$63.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.47
$68.94
premium
$4.70
$37.31
$74.62
diesel
$5.61
$44.51
$89.02
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: 70.5 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
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.64
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.22
$12.90
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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Bluffton, SC
Late night
in Bluffton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, SC
Late night
in Conway on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
S 1 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
33 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 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 20.9
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 104.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 64% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant 106.4-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. After navigating the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you transition onto local roads like Turbeville Highway and Highway 378. This mix keeps the pace brisk while providing a functional transition between the different road types. It is a utilitarian drive designed for efficiency rather than leisurely winding roads.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Turbeville Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 46 / Bluffton Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 46 / Bluffton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.2 miles (I 95; US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
170 ft11 ft
Total Climb
195 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
170 ft
~115.2 mi in
Elevation Range
159 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bluffton, SC and Conway, SC, road signs point toward Sumter, Lake City and Myrtle Beach.
Sumter
135.6 mi in|~2h 34m
Lake City
135.9 mi in|~2h 34m
Myrtle Beach
135.9 mi in|~2h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 201.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Conway, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 46 / Bluffton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.2 miles (I 95; US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Conway, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
