Origin
Hanahan, SC
Afternoon in Hanahan on Friday
Local time
2:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanahan, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanahan, SC
Junior Bastos
Bonneau Beach, SC
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Hanahan, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC covers 32.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Goose Creek Boulevard North, US 52, Rivers Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Goose Creek Boulevard North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 32.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Goose Creek Boulevard North is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
20.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 52
Turn left onto US 52
Navigation decision point
4
29.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Black Oak Road
Turn left onto Black Oak Road
Navigation decision point
3
32.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Butter Road
Turn right onto Butter Road
Navigation decision point
3
32.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Saracen Drive
Turn left onto Saracen Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Boulevard North | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| US 52 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Rivers Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Black Oak Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Butter Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Murray Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saracen Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goose Creek Boulevard North
— 17.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and Bonneau Beach, SC.
1
Start on S-10-405
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Murray Drive
2
Turn slight right
181 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Rivers Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 52; US 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 52
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 52
6
Turn slight left onto US 52
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 52
7
Turn left onto Black Oak Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Black Oak Road
8
Turn right onto Butter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Butter Road
9
Turn left onto Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Saracen Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Saracen Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from Hanahan, SC · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Hanahan, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bonneau Beach, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bonneau Beach, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Bonneau Beach, SC
Afternoon in Bonneau Beach on Friday
Local time
2:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Hanahan, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC covers 32.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Goose Creek Boulevard North, US 52, Rivers Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Hanahan, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.08 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 is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hanahan, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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