How far is Hanahan, SC from Ladson, SC?

The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Ladson, SC is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.64 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.89 mi
11.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.89 mi
Kilometers
11.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.64 mi
Kilometers
13.9 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanahan
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanahan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goose Creek
SC

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

From Hanahan
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To Ladson
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and Ladson.

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ladson Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
3.29 mi · 38%
Rivers Avenue
1.7 mi · 20%
University Boulevard
1.42 mi · 16%
Ashley Phosphate Road
0.87 mi · 10%
Ladson Road
0.7 mi · 8%
Murray Drive
0.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight right

2.85 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goose Creek
00h 06m from Hanahan
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Hanahan and Clear near Ladson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to Ladson?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goose Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Hanahan and 4.3 miles from Ladson.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hanahan and Clear near Ladson.

Stop Ideas Near Goose Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Goose Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goose Creek.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

12 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

83 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

110 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 6.89 mi (11.09 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hanahan

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

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Ladson

#2 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanahan (-80.02203, 32.91851)
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.19
Round trip
$2.38
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.19 $2.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.33 $2.66
Premium $4.78 $1.43 $2.87
Diesel $5.62 $1.69 $3.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanahan and Ladson. The current time is 08:57:23.

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.