How far is Lexington, SC from Hanahan, SC?

The driving distance from Lexington, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.21 mi
01h 47m
Flight
101.46 mi
163.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.46 mi
Kilometers
163.28 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.21 mi
Kilometers
175.75 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Tue, May 12, 6:50 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-12T17:02
Arrive Hanahan
Tue, May 12, 6:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Lexington
53.8 mi
00h 53m
To Hanahan
55.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    106 m · 37 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashley Phosphate Road

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road

    2722 ft · 55 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
96.6 mi · 88%
Augusta Road
6.86 mi · 6%
Rivers Avenue
1.71 mi · 2%
Ashley Phosphate Road
1.16 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Murray Drive
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 45m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 53m from Lexington
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 53.8 miles from Lexington and 55.4 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanahan.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 101.46 mi (163.28 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population22,716
Coordinates33.9815400, -81.2362100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hanahan

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

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.236362, 33.981481)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.05 $34.10
Premium $4.78 $18.40 $36.79
Diesel $5.62 $21.65 $43.30

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Hanahan. The current time is 17:02:35.

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.