How far is Hanahan, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Sumter, SC is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanahan and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and Sumter.
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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
38.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on South Main Street
1633 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanahan and Sumter.
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
38.8 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
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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.
Patchy Smoke leaving Hanahan and Clear near Sumter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to Sumter?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Vance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Hanahan and 48.8 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Hanahan and Clear near Sumter.
Stop Ideas Near Vance
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 Vance.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 71.64 mi (115.29 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 |
#2 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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