How far is Summerville, SC from Hanahan, SC?

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.71 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.27 mi
18.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.27 mi
Kilometers
18.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.71 mi
Kilometers
25.28 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ladson
SC

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

From Summerville
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To Hanahan
8.6 mi
00h 10m

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
6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-26 East

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 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 Summerville and Hanahan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 East
9 mi · 57%
North Main Street
1.96 mi · 12%
Rivers Avenue
1.71 mi · 11%
Ashley Phosphate Road
1.16 mi · 7%
Murray Drive
0.37 mi · 2%
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-26 East

Merge slight left

8.64 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladson
00h 10m from Summerville
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Summerville and Sunny near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ladson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Summerville and 8.6 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Sunny near Hanahan.

Stop Ideas Near Ladson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ladson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ladson.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

16 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

76 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

80 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

103 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.14 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
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 Richardson Avenue (-80.175497, 33.018701)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.18 $4.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.78 $2.63 $5.26
Diesel $5.62 $3.09 $6.19

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 Summerville and Hanahan. The current time is 00:44:05.

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.