How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Hanahan, SC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
101.49 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.46 mi
135.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.46 mi
Kilometers
135.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.49 mi
Kilometers
163.33 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
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
McClellanville
SC

Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Myrtle Beach
51.4 mi
01h 02m
To Hanahan
50.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Thursday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Hanahan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway

    609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue North

    889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 17

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    50.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · North Fraser Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Point Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Long Point Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 West: North Charleston

    2953 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
50.3 mi · 50%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 17%
Highway 17
14.4 mi · 14%
Mark Clark Expressway
9.23 mi · 9%
Long Point Road
2.8 mi · 3%
Rivers Avenue
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Turn left onto North Fraser Street

50.3 mi · 01h 04m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
01h 02m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Patchy Smoke near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Hanahan?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 51.4 miles from Myrtle Beach and 50.1 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Patchy Smoke near Hanahan.

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 Myrtle Beach and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 84.46 mi (135.92 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
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: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

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 Myrtle Beach and Hanahan. The current time is 02:25:37.

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.