How far is Hanahan, SC from Forest Acres, SC?

The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.97 mi
02h 03m
Flight
94.32 mi
151.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.32 mi
Kilometers
151.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.97 mi
Kilometers
170.54 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Hanahan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanahan
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Forest Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanahan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Hanahan
53 mi
01h 01m
To Forest Acres
52.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and Forest Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Drive

    1805 ft · 50 sec · Murray Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road

    1870 ft · 43 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2750 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 48: Bluff Road, Gadsden

    1837 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bluff Road

    1541 ft · 34 sec · Bluff Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Beltline Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Beltline Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Crosshill Road

    93 m · 6 sec · Crosshill Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Beltline Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Beltline Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Beltline Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
91.8 mi · 87%
South Beltline Boulevard
3.54 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.42 mi · 2%
William Earle Berne Beltway
1.8 mi · 2%
Beltline Boulevard
1.73 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight right

91.4 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 01m from Hanahan
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Hanahan and Sunny near Forest Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to Forest Acres?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Hanahan and 52.9 miles from Forest Acres.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hanahan and Sunny near Forest Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowman, 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 Bowman.

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.79 km).

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#1 Hanahan

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

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Forest Acres

#2 Forest Acres

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

Population10,615
Coordinates34.0193200, -80.9898100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanahan (-80.02203, 32.91851)
End: Forest Acres (-80.98981, 34.01932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.56 $33.13
Premium $4.78 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.62 $21.03 $42.07

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanahan and Forest Acres. The current time is 20:59:59.

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.