How far is Anderson, SC from Hanahan, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.52 mi
03h 37m
Flight
186.55 mi
300.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.55 mi
Kilometers
300.23 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.52 mi
Kilometers
366.16 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Sun, May 3, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Sun, May 3, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-05-03T07:09
Arrive Hanahan
Sun, May 3, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irmo
SC

Town

From Anderson
107.7 mi
01h 48m
To Hanahan
119.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Hanahan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Hanahan.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East River Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  9. 9

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  12. 12

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    100 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashley Phosphate Road

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road

    2722 ft · 55 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Hanahan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
100 mi · 44%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 35%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
East River Street
3.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

100 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 48m from Anderson
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Anderson and Mostly Clear near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Hanahan?

The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Anderson and 119.8 miles from Hanahan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Anderson and Mostly Clear near Hanahan.

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Irmo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irmo.

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 186.55 mi (300.23 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hanahan

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.39 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.61
16.06 gal · 60.78 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.81 $63.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.56 $71.13
Premium $4.78 $38.37 $76.73
Diesel $5.62 $45.16 $90.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Hanahan. The current time is 07:09:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.