Traveling from Conway to Bluffton covers 202.2 miles across South Carolina’s Southeast region, typically requiring about 4 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Because this journey fits comfortably into a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You should expect to spend roughly $32 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two coastal-area communities. The route relies on a combination of East Myrtle Beach Highway, Highway 378, and I-95 to move you efficiently toward your destination. While the drive is straightforward, knowing how to balance the highway segments will help you maintain a steady pace throughout your travel day.
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
101.1 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
106.3 mi
1h 53m
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi
43m
Highway 378
22.9 mi
32m
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 mi
13m
Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi
10m
Fording Island Road
5.8 mi
6m
Okatie Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 106.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Bluffton, SC.
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Start on SC 905
0.6 mi·1 min·4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 378; US 701
1.2 mi·2 min·Wright Boulevard
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Continue on US 378
23 mi·32 min·Highway 378
4
Continue on US 378
36 mi·43 min·East Myrtle Beach Highway
5
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi·4 min·Clarence Coker Highway
7
Continue on US 378
1.1 mi·1 min·Myrtle Beach Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
106 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
11
Turn left onto SC 462
9.6 mi·13 min·Coosaw Scenic Drive
12
Continue on SC 462
7.9 mi·10 min·Lowcountry Drive
13
Turn right onto SC 170
4.2 mi·4 min·Okatie Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
15
Merge onto US 278
5.8 mi·6 min·Fording Island Road
16
Turn right onto SC 46
0.8 mi·1 min·Bluffton Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SC 46
170 ft·3 sec·Bluffton Road
18
Continue on SC 46
0.9 mi·1 min·Bluffton Road
19
Turn left onto Bruin Road
87 ft·2 sec·Bruin Road
20
Arrive at destination
Bruin Road
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for the early morning is your best bet to manage the 4-hour and 2-minute travel time effectively. Since you only have one planned stop scheduled for the duration of the trip, make sure to pick a location that breaks up the 106.3-mile stretch on I-95 to keep your energy levels consistent. Keep your fuel budget of $32 in mind when choosing where to refill, as prices can fluctuate depending on your proximity to the interstate. Because this is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule to avoid peak traffic hours on the major highways. Always verify your route before leaving Conway, as the switch between Highway 378 and the interstate is the most critical navigation point of your journey.
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 101.1 miles from Conway, SC, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.3 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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 15m
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 Conway, 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 Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 202.2 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Conway, 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 106.3 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 65.8 and 202.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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65.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
5
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
172.5 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
4
201.2 mi into trip|~4h in|SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Enter roundabout onto SC 46 / Bluffton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
202.2 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|Bruin Road
Turn left onto Bruin Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.62 one way
$63.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.57
$69.15
premium
$4.70
$37.42
$74.85
diesel
$5.61
$44.64
$89.29
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: 70.7 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
60.7
0
$21.23
$9.71
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.69
$8.09
EV Truck/SUV
80.9
1
$28.31
$12.94
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 15, 2026
Origin
Conway, SC
Late night
in Conway on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bluffton, SC
Late night
in Bluffton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 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
17 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely backroads, with 64% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on I-95, which hosts the longest stretch of your journey at 106.3 miles. The transition from local highways to the interstate creates a distinct shift in the driving experience, moving from smaller arterial roads to a high-speed corridor. Expect a consistent and practical drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers. By the time you merge onto the interstate, the character of the road becomes predictable, allowing you to focus on the miles ahead as you cross the state.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Myrtle Beach Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 65.8 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 65.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 202.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 106.3 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 65.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Bluffton, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
