How far is Hanahan, SC from Socastee, SC?

The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Socastee, SC is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.37 mi
02h 13m
Flight
79.3 mi
127.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.3 mi
Kilometers
127.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.37 mi
Kilometers
156.7 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Socastee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanahan
2026-04-23T09:52
Arrive Socastee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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

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
McClellanville
SC

Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Hanahan
48.7 mi
01h 06m
To Socastee
48.7 mi
01h 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
Socastee Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Drive

    2189 ft · 1 min · Murray Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Rivers Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Point Road

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park

    51 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Long Point Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Point Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Point Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Long Point Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street

    136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach

    1411 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dick Pond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dick Pond Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Dick Pond Rd: SC 707, Socastee

    73 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Dick Pond Road

    3244 ft · 1 min · Dick Pond Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Socastee Boulevard

    716 ft · 20 sec · Socastee Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto River Road

    75 m · 11 sec · River Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Point Road
52.8 mi · 54%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 18%
Mark Clark Expressway
9.22 mi · 9%
US 17 North
5.94 mi · 6%
Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4%
Dick Pond Road
2.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Point Road

Continue straight

49.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
01h 06m from Hanahan
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Hanahan and Clear near Socastee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Hanahan and 48.7 miles from Socastee.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McClellanville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

55 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and Socastee. Straight-line distance: 79.3 mi (127.62 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
Socastee

#2 Socastee

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina

Population19,952
Coordinates33.6835000, -78.9983700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanahan (-80.02203, 32.91851)
End: Socastee (-78.99837, 33.6835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.25
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.63 $27.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.24 $30.47
Premium $4.78 $16.44 $32.87
Diesel $5.62 $19.35 $38.69

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 Socastee. The current time is 09:52:28.

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.