Origin
Ladson, SC
Late night in Ladson on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ladson, SC to Hanahan, SC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ladson, SC
Diego Santacruz
Hanahan, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Ladson, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m 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, US 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ladson, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ladson Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 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: near the start (Ladson Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 78): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ladson Road
Turn left onto Ladson Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 78
Turn right onto US 78
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 26 East: Charleston
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
7
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Ashley Phosphate Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A
Toward Ashley Phosphate Road
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Turn right onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Rivers Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 78 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Ladson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ashley Phosphate Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Murray Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stoney Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladson, SC and Hanahan, SC.
1
Start on Stoney Road
37 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stoney Road
2
Turn left onto Ladson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ladson Road
3
Turn right onto US 78
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 78
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 26
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 26
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209A
Toward Ashley Phosphate Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto S-10-75
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Ashley Phosphate Road
8
Turn right onto US 52; US 78
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rivers Avenue
9
Turn slight left
189 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on S-10-405
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Murray Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
S-10-405
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Hanahan, SC
Late night in Hanahan on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13m 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 Ladson, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Rivers Avenue, US 78. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Ladson, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.30 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 8.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ladson Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 78): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ladson, SC to Hanahan, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
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