How far is Port Royal, SC from Hanahan, SC?

The driving distance from Port Royal, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.8 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.95 mi
86.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.95 mi
Kilometers
86.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.21 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Sun, May 17, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Port Royal
Sun, May 17, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Royal
2026-05-16T23:04
Arrive Hanahan
Sun, May 17, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Royal
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
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Port Royal
38.6 mi
00h 44m
To Hanahan
39.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Hanahan.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 48 sec · Paris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    2108 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West

    962 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rivers Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
55 mi · 71%
Mark Clark Expressway
5.95 mi · 8%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 7%
Bees Ferry Road
2.77 mi · 4%
Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi · 3%
Rivers Avenue
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 57m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 44m from Port Royal
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Royal and Clear near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Royal to Hanahan?

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Port Royal and 39.1 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Royal and Clear near Hanahan.

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Royal and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.83 km).

Port Royal

#1 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
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: Paris Avenue (-80.692629, 32.37908)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.14 $24.27
Premium $4.78 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.62 $15.41 $30.82

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Royal and Hanahan. The current time is 23:04:07.

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.