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Trip from Hanahan, SC to Dentsville, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

110.9 mi

179 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 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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Downtown Hanahan, SC, SC

Hanahan, SC

Junior Bastos

Downtown Dentsville, SC, SC

Dentsville, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hanahan, SC to Dentsville, SC covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, William Earle Berne Beltway, Veterans Memorial Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.4 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.34 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

55.5 miles from Hanahan, 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 8m. Total distance: 110.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 110.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and William Earle Berne Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.4 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 15 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 91.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and William Earle Berne Beltway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near S-10-75 / Ashley Phosphate Road.

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 110.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.1 miles (S-10-75 / Ashley Phosphate Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | S-10-75 / Ashley Phosphate Road

Turn left onto S-10-75 / Ashley Phosphate Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 West: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 26 West: Columbia
7
94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Charlotte

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 116 Toward I 77: Charlotte
7
108.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward Decker Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13 Toward Decker Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 91.4 mi 1h 38m
William Earle Berne Beltway 10.1 mi 12m
Veterans Memorial Freeway 2.4 mi 2m
Decker Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Rivers Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Ashley Phosphate Road 0.4 mi <1m
Murray Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Two Notch Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 91.4 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and Dentsville, 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

1.7 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto S-10-75

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 26 West: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 26

91 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 116 Toward I 77: Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 77

2.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
10

Continue on I 77

10 mi · 12 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 13 Toward Decker Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on Decker Boulevard

2.0 mi · 3 min · Decker Boulevard
13

Turn left onto US 1

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Two Notch Road
14

Turn right

21 ft · 1 sec
15

Arrive at destination

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 55.5 miles from Hanahan, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.4 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 24 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hanahan, 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 Hanahan, SC

This is one driving day of about 110.9 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hanahan, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 91.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.5 mi from Hanahan, SC · 1h 2m into the drive

Downtown Brookdale, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookdale, SC

55 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

Ridgeville, 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 55.5 miles from Hanahan, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.4 miles.

Arriving in Dentsville, SC

The final approach into Dentsville, 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 Dentsville, 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 80.3
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
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
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.34 one way

$34.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.96 $37.92
premium $4.70 $20.53 $41.05
diesel $5.61 $24.49 $48.97

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: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.3 0 $11.64 $5.32
Efficient EV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44
EV Truck/SUV 44.4 0 $15.53 $7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hanahan, SC

Morning in Hanahan on Saturday

Local time

8:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dentsville, SC

Morning in Dentsville on Saturday

Local time

8:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookdale, SC

55 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

4 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 8m 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 Dentsville, SC covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 26, William Earle Berne Beltway, 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 55.5 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 $17.34 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 110.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.1 miles (S-10-75 / Ashley Phosphate Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hanahan, SC to Dentsville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park and 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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