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Trip from Forest Acres, SC to Hanahan, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

106.1 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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city in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

Forest Acres, SC

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Downtown Hanahan, SC, SC

Hanahan, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Forest Acres, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, South Beltline Boulevard, Veterans Memorial Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.7 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.59 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

53 miles from Forest Acres, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 106.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 106.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and South Beltline Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.7 miles on I 26.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and South Beltline Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.3 miles (SC 48 / Bluff Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | SC 48 / Bluff Road

Turn left onto SC 48 / Bluff Road

Navigation decision point

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 East: Charleston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 26 East: Charleston
5
11.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

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

Use the right lane.
7
102.8 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward Ashley Phosphate Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 209A Toward Ashley Phosphate Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 91.7 mi 1h 39m
South Beltline Boulevard 2.8 mi 5m
Veterans Memorial Freeway 2.8 mi 3m
William Earle Berne Beltway 1.8 mi 1m
North Beltline Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Rivers Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Beltline Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Ashley Phosphate Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 91.7 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SC 16

47 ft · 2 sec · North Beltline Boulevard
2

Turn slight left onto SC 16

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Beltline Boulevard
3

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 16

0.8 mi · 1 min · Beltline Boulevard
4

Continue on South Beltline Boulevard

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Beltline Boulevard
5

Turn left onto SC 48

451 ft · 9 sec · Bluff Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
7

Merge onto I 77

1.8 mi · 1 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
8

Continue on I 77

2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
10

Merge onto I 26

92 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 26
Use the right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 209A Toward Ashley Phosphate Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto S-10-75

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road
13

Turn right onto US 52; US 78

1.7 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
14

Turn slight left

189 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on S-10-405

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Murray Drive
Use the left lane.
16

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 53 miles from Forest Acres, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 23 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m

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 Forest Acres, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Forest Acres, SC

This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Forest Acres, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 91.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53 mi from Forest Acres, SC · 1h 2m into the drive

Downtown Brookdale, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookdale, SC

53 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

Columbia, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookdale, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Forest Acres, 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.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 29.3
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $10 near mile 106.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.59 one way

$33.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.14 $36.28
premium $4.70 $19.64 $39.27
diesel $5.61 $23.43 $46.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.14 $5.09
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.28 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.85 $6.79

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

Forest Acres, SC

Afternoon in Forest Acres on Thursday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanahan, SC

Afternoon in Hanahan on Thursday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookdale, SC

53 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

26 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 2m 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 Forest Acres, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, South Beltline Boulevard, Veterans Memorial Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Forest Acres, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.59 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.3 miles (SC 48 / Bluff Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Forest Acres, SC to Hanahan, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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