How far is Hanahan, SC from Tega Cay, SC?

The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.74 mi
03h 36m
Flight
156.49 mi
251.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.49 mi
Kilometers
251.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.74 mi
Kilometers
298.92 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tega Cay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanahan
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Tega Cay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
93 mi
01h 48m
To Tega Cay
92.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and Tega Cay.

  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

    96.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  13. 13

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill

    1643 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 160 West

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stonecrest Boulevard

    1296 ft · 38 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    90 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hubert Graham Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gold Hill Road

    1745 ft · 33 sec · Gold Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Tega Cay Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Windward Drive

    1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Windward Drive

    85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive

    81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive

    2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
96.8 mi · 52%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
65.9 mi · 35%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 4%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
Highway 160 West
2.17 mi · 1%
Tega Cay Drive
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight right

96.3 mi · 01h 44m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 48m from Hanahan
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanahan and Sunny near Tega Cay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to Tega Cay?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 93 miles from Hanahan and 92.8 miles from Tega Cay.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanahan and Sunny near Tega Cay.

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 Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 156.49 mi (251.85 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
Tega Cay

#2 Tega Cay

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

Population11,696
Coordinates35.0243100, -81.0278500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanahan (-80.02203, 32.91851)
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.81 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.1 gal · 49.62 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.01 $58.02
Premium $4.78 $31.30 $62.59
Diesel $5.62 $36.84 $73.67

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 Tega Cay. The current time is 01:21:52.

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.