How far is it from Hilton Head Island, SC, to Bluffton, SC, ?

The distance between Hilton Head Island, SC, and Bluffton, SC, is 21 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island, SC, to Bluffton, SC, ?

The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC, to Bluffton, SC, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Hilton Head Island, SC, to Bluffton, SC, ?

The fastest route from Hilton Head Island, SC, to Bluffton, SC, covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Bluffton, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

Bluffton, SC lies roughly to the west of Hilton Head Island, SC.

Are there charging stations between Hilton Head Island, SC and Bluffton, SC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hilton Head Island, SC to Bluffton, SC, including Harris Teeter - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Parker's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Parker's Kitchen - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Hilton Head Island, SC Bluffton, SC

Distance: 21 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Hilton Head Island, SC to Bluffton, SC takes about 40 min via US 278. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 21 mi

River Club Drive takes about 37 minutes to cover 21 miles. From there, merge onto US 278 and follow Old Palmetto Bluff Road into Bluffton, where the town meets the May River.

1 Depart straight 94 yd
2 Turn left onto River Club Drive 93 yd
3 Turn left onto Marshland Road 2 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Cross Island Parkway 3 mi
6 Continue straight onto William Hilton Parkway 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto Fording Island Road 4 mi
8 Turn left onto Bluffton Road 1 mi

9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bluffton Road 57 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bluffton Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto May River Road 6 mi
12 Turn left onto Old Palmetto Bluff Road 2 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Old Palmetto Bluff Road 2 mi
14 Arrive left onto Old Palmetto Bluff Road

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The return trip from Bluffton, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC covers roughly the same distance, 21 mi.

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Charging points along the way

24 chargers

Harris Teeter - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 30 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928250 kW
Parker's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 16319 Whyte Hardee Blvd, Hardeeville, SC, 29927250 kW
Parker's Kitchen - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 430 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1050 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC, 29910250 kW
CircleK - Hilton Head IslandCCS · 71 Matthews Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926150 kW

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River Club Drive takes about 37 minutes to cover 21 miles. From there, merge onto US 278 and follow Old Palmetto Bluff Road into Bluffton, where the town meets the May River.

Popular destinations close by

Bluffton, SC → Hardeeville, SC16 mi · 35 min Bluffton, SC → Newington, GA57 mi · 1 h 20 min Bluffton, SC → Ridgeland, SC21 mi · 40 min Bluffton, SC → Savannah, GA28 mi · 50 min Bluffton, SC → Pembroke, GA55 mi · 1 h 20 min Bluffton, SC → Hampton, SC56 mi · 1 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Hilton Head Island, SC, {fromState} to Bluffton, SC, {toState}?: The distance between Hilton Head Island, SC, {fromState} and Bluffton, SC, {toState} is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island, SC, {fromState} to Bluffton, SC, {toState}?: The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC, {fromState} to Bluffton, SC, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Hilton Head Island, SC, {fromState} to Bluffton, SC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Hilton Head Island, SC, {fromState} to Bluffton, SC, {toState} covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Bluffton, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?: Bluffton, SC lies roughly to the west of Hilton Head Island, SC.
Are there charging stations between Hilton Head Island, SC and Bluffton, SC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hilton Head Island, SC to Bluffton, SC, including Harris Teeter - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Parker's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Parker's Kitchen - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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