How far is Five Forks, SC from Hanahan, SC?
The driving distance from Five Forks, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Five Forks and Hanahan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks and Hanahan.
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Start on the route
81 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road
7 mi · 12 min · Scuffletown Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 418
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 418
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Continue on Gulliver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Gulliver Street
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Continue on Knight Street
2017 ft · 38 sec · Knight Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Laurens Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Laurens Road
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Take the ramp straight
21.2 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
100 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ashley Phosphate Road
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road
2722 ft · 55 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn slight left
58 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Murray Drive
1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Five Forks and Hanahan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Five Forks and Patchy Fog near Hanahan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Five Forks to Hanahan?
The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Cayce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Five Forks and 101.1 miles from Hanahan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Five Forks and Patchy Fog near Hanahan.
Stop Ideas Near Cayce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cayce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Five Forks and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 181.73 mi (292.46 km).
#1 Five Forks
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 14,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.8048400, -82.2295600 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanahan
City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 28,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9185100, -80.0220300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.61 | $55.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.30 | $66.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.20 | $78.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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