How far is Hanahan, SC from Beaufort, SC?
The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Beaufort, SC is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanahan and Beaufort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and Beaufort.
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Start on Murray Drive
2189 ft · 1 min · Murray Drive
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Turn slight left onto Rivers Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 461 North
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Paul Cantrell Boulevard
1723 ft · 31 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Continue on Glen McConnell Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Glen McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Glenn McConnell Parkway
1821 ft · 33 sec · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bees Ferry Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
20.1 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Continue on Boundary Street
3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street
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Continue on Carteret Street
2894 ft · 54 sec · Carteret Street
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Turn left onto Port Republic Street
12 m · 2 sec · Port Republic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Port Republic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanahan and Beaufort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
20.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hanahan and Mostly Sunny near Beaufort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to Beaufort?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Hanahan and 36.5 miles from Beaufort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanahan and Mostly Sunny near Beaufort.
Stop Ideas Near Cottageville
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 Cottageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and Beaufort. Straight-line distance: 50.51 mi (81.29 km).
#1 Hanahan
City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 28,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9185100, -80.0220300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaufort
City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,204 |
| Coordinates | 32.4315800, -80.6698300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaufort (-80.66983, 32.43158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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