Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
105.6 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Emre Acar
The drive from Hanahan, SC to Saint Andrews, SC covers 105.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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, Saint Andrews Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.90 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
52.8 miles from Hanahan, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 105.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and Rivers Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 101 miles on I 26.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Rivers Avenue. You will hit about 8 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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.6 miles you will encounter 8 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto S-10-75 / Ashley Phosphate Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 West: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Saint Andrews Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 101 mi | 1h 49m |
| Rivers Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Saint Andrews Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ashley Phosphate Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Murray Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broad River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiteford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and Saint Andrews, SC.
Start on S-10-405
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
Turn left onto S-10-75
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 26
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Saint Andrews Road
Turn right onto US 176
Turn left onto Whiteford Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Andrews, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hanahan, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 105.6 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.8 mi from Hanahan, SC · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Hanahan, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101 miles.
The final approach into Saint Andrews, 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 Saint Andrews, SC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.90 one way
$33.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.86 | $39.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
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: 36.9 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 | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Hanahan on Saturday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Saint Andrews on Saturday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Charlotte, NC
53 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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