Origin
Hanahan, SC
Afternoon in Hanahan on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanahan, SC to Beaufort, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanahan, SC
Junior Bastos
Beaufort, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanahan, SC to Beaufort, SC covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rivers Avenue, Mark Clark Expressway, SC 461 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 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
36.5 miles from Hanahan, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rivers Avenue | — | — |
| Mark Clark Expressway | — | — |
| SC 461 North | — | — |
| Paul Cantrell Boulevard | — | — |
| Glen McConnell Parkway | — | — |
| Glenn McConnell Parkway | — | — |
| Bees Ferry Road | — | — |
| Savannah Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rivers Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and Beaufort, SC.
1
Start on Murray Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Drive
2
Turn slight left onto Rivers Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rivers Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward SC 461 North
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
SC 461 North
6
Turn straight onto Paul Cantrell Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Paul Cantrell Boulevard
7
Continue on Glen McConnell Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Glen McConnell Parkway
8
Continue on Glenn McConnell Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Glenn McConnell Parkway
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bees Ferry Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bees Ferry Road
10
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Savannah Highway
11
Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
12
Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Charleston Highway
13
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Trask Parkway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
16
Continue on Boundary Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Boundary Street
17
Continue on Carteret Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Carteret Street
18
Turn left onto Port Republic Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
Port Republic Street
19
Arrive at your 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 36.5 miles from Hanahan, SC, or about 49m into the drive.
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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaufort, 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 72.9 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hanahan, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.40 one way
$22.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Beaufort, SC
Afternoon in Beaufort on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
1 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
1h 39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
72.9 mi in 1h 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Rivers Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hanahan, SC to Beaufort, SC is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanahan, SC to Beaufort, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanahan, SC to Beaufort, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaufort, SC before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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