How far is Hanahan, SC from Irmo, SC?
The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Irmo, SC is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanahan and Irmo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and Irmo.
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Start on Murray Drive
1805 ft · 50 sec · Murray Drive
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Turn slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road
1870 ft · 43 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road
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Take the ramp left
2750 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
105.5 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 60 West
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Murray Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard
107 m · 11 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Turn right onto Woodrow Street
45 m · 8 sec · Woodrow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodrow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanahan and Irmo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 West
Merge slight right
105 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hanahan and Sunny near Irmo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to Irmo?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 55.3 miles from Hanahan and 55.2 miles from Irmo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hanahan and Sunny near Irmo.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and Irmo. Straight-line distance: 104.79 mi (168.65 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 |
End: Irmo (-81.18315, 34.08598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.27 | $34.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
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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