Bluffton, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bluffton, Beaufort County.
| City | Bluffton |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Beaufort |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 32.237146 |
| Longitude | -80.860387 |
| Population | 33,157 |
| Density | 232.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Bluffton is a locality in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 33,157. The population density is 232.0 people per km². Bluffton is located at 32.2371°N, 80.8604°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29910.
Bluffton rests on a slight prominence, a whisper of elevation in the low-lying coastal plain of the Lowcountry, where the air hangs heavy with the scent of salt marsh and pine. It lies 6.5 miles west-north-west of Hilton Head Island, SC (from Hilton Head Island, SC: bearing 283°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north of Daufuskie Island. Oak trees, ancient and gnarled, spread their limbs like arthritic hands, their Spanish moss dripping like ethereal lace in the humid breeze. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and watery blues, a place where the land surrenders itself to the incoming tides, revealing mudflats that shimmer like beaten pewter under the afternoon sun. The sounds of Bluffton are a gentle symphony of cicadas buzzing, distant boat engines chugging, and the occasional cry of a seabird overhead, all underscored by the constant, murmuring presence of the nearby waterways. This stretch of South Carolina's coast has witnessed centuries unfold, from its early days as a summer retreat for wealthy planters escaping the heat of their inland estates to its more recent evolution as a vibrant hub for arts and culture. The local economy, once deeply rooted in agriculture and fishing, now finds a rich vein in tourism, bolstered by its proximity to the famed beaches of Hilton Head Island and the historic charm of Savannah just across the river. Bluffton itself boasts a distinctive character, its historic district a charming collection of antebellum homes and art galleries, a testament to a past that feels both present and gracefully distant, where the pace of life still allows for lingering conversations on shaded porches.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bluffton, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bluffton and Beaufort County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bluffton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bluffton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |