How far is Hanahan, SC from Fountain Inn, SC?

The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.47 mi
03h 22m
Flight
174.74 mi
281.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.74 mi
Kilometers
281.22 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.47 mi
Kilometers
293.65 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Inn
Wed, Jun 3, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hanahan
Wed, Jun 3, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanahan
2026-06-03T03:22
Arrive Fountain Inn
Wed, Jun 3, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanahan
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Hanahan
91.2 mi
01h 41m
To Fountain Inn
91.2 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and Fountain Inn.

  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

    155.8 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 14 West: Fountain Inn

    2394 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Laurens Road

    2393 ft · 40 sec · Laurens Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
156 mi · 86%
I 385 North
21.2 mi · 12%
Rivers Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Ashley Phosphate Road
0.87 mi
SC 14 West
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight right

156 mi · 02h 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 41m from Hanahan
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanahan and Sunny near Fountain Inn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to Fountain Inn?

The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Hanahan and 91.2 miles from Fountain Inn.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanahan and Sunny near Fountain Inn.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and Fountain Inn. Straight-line distance: 174.74 mi (281.22 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
Fountain Inn

#2 Fountain Inn

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

Population10,905
Coordinates34.6890100, -82.1956700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanahan (-80.02203, 32.91851)
End: Fountain Inn (-82.19567, 34.68901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.52 $57.05
Premium $4.78 $30.77 $61.54
Diesel $5.62 $36.22 $72.44

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanahan and Fountain Inn. The current time is 03:22:54.

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.