Trip from Hanahan, SC to Tega Cay, SC

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

185.7 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

Downtown Tega Cay, SC, SC

Photo: Daniel Sell

Trip Overview

The drive from Hanahan, SC to Tega Cay, SC covers 185.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rivers Avenue, Ashley Phosphate Road, I 26 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.96 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

92.9 miles from Hanahan, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 185.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rivers Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rivers Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Ashley Phosphate Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 26 West Unavailable Refreshing
US 1 North Unavailable Refreshing
Augusta Road Unavailable Refreshing
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Hampton Street Unavailable Refreshing
Bull Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Rivers Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and Tega Cay, SC.

1

Start on Murray Drive

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Murray Drive
2

Turn slight right

180 ft · 7 sec
3

Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
4

Turn left onto Ashley Phosphate Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Ashley Phosphate Road
5

Take the ramp left

0.5 mi · 1 min
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 26 West: Columbia
7

Merge slight right

96 mi · 1 hr 44 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 1 North: West Columbia
9

Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Augusta Road
10

Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
11

Continue on Hampton Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
12

Turn left onto Bull Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
13

Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

7.6 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
14

Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
15

Take the exit slight right toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill

0.3 mi · 42 sec · SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
16

Turn left onto Highway 160 West

2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West
17

Turn left onto Stonecrest Boulevard

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard
18

Turn slight right

295 ft · 7 sec
19

Turn straight onto Hubert Graham Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hubert Graham Way
20

Turn left onto Gold Hill Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Gold Hill Road
21

Continue on Tega Cay Drive

1.8 mi · 3 min · Tega Cay Drive
22

Turn left onto Windward Drive

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Windward Drive
23

Turn slight right onto Windward Drive

279 ft · 11 sec · Windward Drive
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive

266 ft · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive
25

Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Point Clear Drive
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.9 miles from Hanahan, SC, or about 1h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.9 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tega Cay, 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 185.7 miles and 3h 36m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.9 mi from Hanahan, SC · 1h 48m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

93 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

Archdale, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.9 miles from Hanahan, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tega Cay, SC

The final approach into Tega Cay, 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 Tega Cay, 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

$28.96 one way

$57.92 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $32.38 $64.76
premium $4.78 $34.93 $69.86
diesel $5.62 $41.12 $82.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.7 0 $19.50 $8.91
Efficient EV 46.4 0 $16.25 $7.43
EV Truck/SUV 74.3 0 $26.00 $11.88

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Hanahan, SC

Morning in Hanahan on Saturday

Local time

11:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Tega Cay, SC

Morning in Tega Cay on Saturday

Local time

11:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Charlotte, NC

93 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

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

3h 36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hanahan, SC to Tega Cay, SC covers 185.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rivers Avenue, Ashley Phosphate Road, I 26 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.9 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 $28.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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