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Trip from Conway, SC to Hanahan, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

102.2 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Conway, SC, SC

Conway, SC

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Downtown Hanahan, SC, SC

Hanahan, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, North Fraser Street, Highway 701 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.3 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.1 miles from Conway, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 102.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Conway, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 87 miles in near Long Point Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Conway, SC to Hanahan, SC is easy. At 2h 20m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 87 miles (Long Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 88.2 miles (State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 90.4 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
87 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | Long Point Road

Turn right onto Long Point Road

Navigation decision point

5
88.2 mi into trip | ~2h in | State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road

Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
90.4 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway

Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
99.6 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18B Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
5
101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | S-10-405 / Murray Drive

Turn right onto S-10-405 / Murray Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 37.3 mi 46m
North Fraser Street 34.9 mi 49m
Highway 701 South 12.4 mi 17m
Mark Clark Expressway 9.2 mi 11m
Long Point Road 2.8 mi 5m
4th Avenue 2.5 mi 5m
Rivers Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Murray Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 37.3 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Hanahan, SC.

1

Start on SC 905

2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
2

Continue on US 701

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
3

Continue on US 701

35 mi · 49 min · North Fraser Street
4

Continue on US 17

37 mi · 46 min · US 17
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto Long Point Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Long Point Road
6

Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97

156 ft · 3 sec · Long Point Road
7

Continue on State Road S-10-97

1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road
8

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 526 West: North Charleston
9

Merge onto I 526

9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 18B Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78

1.9 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto S-10-405

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Murray Drive
Use the right lane.
13

Arrive at destination

S-10-405

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.1 miles from Conway, SC, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.1 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hanahan, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Conway, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Conway, SC

This is one driving day of about 102.2 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Conway, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 37.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.1 mi from Conway, SC · 1h 12m into the drive

town in and county seat of Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Georgetown, SC

51 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Georgetown, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Georgetown, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Conway, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hanahan, SC

The final approach into Hanahan, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hanahan, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour $10 near mile 88.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.98 one way

$31.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.47 $34.95
premium $4.70 $18.92 $37.83
diesel $5.61 $22.56 $45.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Circle K Charging Station

Conway, South Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Conway, South Carolina

Tesla

1 DCFC

Other: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.73 $4.91
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.94 $4.09
EV Truck/SUV 40.9 0 $14.31 $6.54

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Conway, SC

Evening in Conway on Thursday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanahan, SC

Evening in Hanahan on Thursday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Georgetown, SC

51 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 20m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Conway, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, North Fraser Street, Highway 701 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 miles from Conway, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Conway, SC to Hanahan, SC is easy. At 2h 20m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 87 miles (Long Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 88.2 miles (State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 90.4 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Conway, SC to Hanahan, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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