How far is Tega Cay, SC from Hanahan, SC?

The driving distance from Tega Cay, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
188.5 mi
02h 59m
Flight
156.49 mi
251.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.49 mi
Kilometers
251.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.5 mi
Kilometers
303.36 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Tega Cay
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tega Cay
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Hanahan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tega Cay
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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Tega Cay
93.5 mi
01h 29m
To Hanahan
95.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tega Cay and Hanahan.

  1. 1

    Start on Point Clear Drive

    2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Windward Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive

    1609 ft · 55 sec · Windward Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Gold Hill Road

    1745 ft · 37 sec · Gold Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hubert Graham Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stonecrest Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Stonecrest Boulevard

    1357 ft · 42 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 160 West

    2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South: Columbia

    2024 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.7 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashley Phosphate Road

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road

    2722 ft · 55 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tega Cay 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
92.5 mi · 49%
I 77 South
66.6 mi · 35%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 7%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.26 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.76 mi · 1%
Highway 160 West
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight right

91.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 29m from Tega Cay
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tega Cay and Mostly Sunny near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tega Cay to Hanahan?

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Tega Cay and 95.1 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tega Cay and Mostly Sunny 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 Tega Cay and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 156.49 mi (251.85 km).

Tega Cay

#1 Tega Cay

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

Population11,696
Coordinates35.0243100, -81.0278500
Altitude192
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: Point Clear Drive (-81.027955, 35.024457)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $26.34
Round trip
$52.68
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.34 $52.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.45 $58.91
Premium $4.78 $31.77 $63.55
Diesel $5.62 $37.40 $74.80

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 Tega Cay and Hanahan. The current time is 23:33:10.

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.