Origin
Hanahan, SC
Evening in Hanahan on Monday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanahan, SC to Red Hill, SC
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanahan, SC
Junior Bastos
Red Hill, SC
Denis Tolmachev
Trip Overview
The drive from Hanahan, SC to Red Hill, SC covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.2 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.77 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Hanahan, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 104.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and North Fraser Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.2 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 50.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and North Fraser Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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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.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Long Point Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward Long Point Road
9
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Histo...
5
104.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
Dobros Road
Turn sharp left onto Dobros Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Along This Route
Between Hanahan, SC and Red Hill, SC, road signs point toward Pinckney National Historic Site and Palmetto Island County Park.
Pinckney National Historic Site
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Palmetto Island County Park
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 50.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| North Fraser Street | 21.9 mi | 31m |
| Highway 701 South | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Long Point Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Rivers Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| 4th Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 50.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and Red Hill, SC.
1
Start on S-10-405
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Drive
2
Turn slight left onto US 52; US 78
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rivers Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 526
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward Long Point Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
167 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto State Road S-10-97
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Point Road
8
Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Long Point Road
9
Continue on State Road S-10-97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Point Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
11
Continue on US 17
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17
22 mi
·
31 min
·
North Fraser Street
13
Continue on US 701
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 701 South
14
Continue on US 701
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 378
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wright Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto US 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 501 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto SC 90
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Highway 90
19
Turn sharp left onto Dobros Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dobros Road
20
Arrive at destination
Dobros Road
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 52.4 miles from Hanahan, SC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.2 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Hill, 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 104.8 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hanahan, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 50.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Hanahan, SC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Hanahan, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Hill, SC
The final approach into Red Hill, 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 Red Hill, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.77 one way
$33.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.27 | $36.55 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.71 | $39.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
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.
Destination
Red Hill, SC
Evening in Red Hill on Monday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 26m 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 Red Hill, SC covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 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 $16.77 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 104.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hanahan, SC and Red Hill, SC, road signs point toward Pinckney National Historic Site and Palmetto Island County Park.
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