How far is Spartanburg, SC from Hanahan, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.07 mi
03h 00m
Flight
177.99 mi
286.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.99 mi
Kilometers
286.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.07 mi
Kilometers
310.72 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Sun, Apr 26, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sun, Apr 26, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-26T04:58
Arrive Hanahan
Sun, Apr 26, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
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 Spartanburg
95.7 mi
01h 30m
To Hanahan
97.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    100 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashley Phosphate Road

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road

    2722 ft · 55 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
100 mi · 52%
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 42%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Rivers Avenue
1.71 mi · 1%
Ashley Phosphate Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Murray Drive
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

100 mi · 01h 50m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 30m from Spartanburg
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 95.7 miles from Spartanburg and 97.4 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanahan.

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 Spartanburg and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 177.99 mi (286.44 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
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: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.79 L · about $26.97
Round trip
$53.95
13.62 gal · 51.58 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.97 $53.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.16 $60.32
Premium $4.78 $32.54 $65.08
Diesel $5.62 $38.30 $76.60

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Hanahan. The current time is 04:58:54.

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.