Origin
Hanahan, SC
Afternoon in Hanahan on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanahan, SC to West Columbia, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanahan, SC
Junior Bastos
West Columbia, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanahan, SC to West Columbia, SC covers 102 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Rivers Avenue, Jarvis Klapman Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.3 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.95 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 miles from Hanahan, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 96.3 mi | 1h 44m |
| Rivers Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Jarvis Klapman Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Augusta Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ashley Phosphate Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Murray Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 12th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 96.3 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and West Columbia, 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
96 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 111B
Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Augusta Road
10
Turn straight onto SC 12
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
11
Take the exit
340 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn left onto SC 35
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North 12th Street
13
Turn right
272 ft
·
20 sec
14
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 51 miles from Hanahan, SC, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.3 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 58m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Columbia, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hanahan, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hanahan, SC
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 96.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Hanahan, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 99.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111B
Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.95 one way
$31.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
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: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
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.
Destination
West Columbia, SC
Afternoon in West Columbia on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 1 to 6 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Brookdale, 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
9 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
1h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 77.4
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 102 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and Rivers Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.3 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 14 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 96.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Rivers Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near S-10-75 / Ashley Phosphate Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 102 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hanahan, SC to West Columbia, SC covers 102 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Rivers Avenue, Jarvis Klapman Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 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 $15.95 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 102 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 West Columbia, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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