Origin
Charleston, SC
Night in Charleston on Friday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8 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 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waylyn, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC is 8 miles and takes about 13m via I 26, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of South Carolina. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for quickly getting from point A to point B. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief leg of a larger journey. You'll find it efficient for covering minimal distance with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8 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 (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the drive utilizing major roads like I 26 and the Septima Clark Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted highway driving, with the longest segment covering 4.7 miles on I 26. Expect a consistent, relatively fast pace for most of the journey. The character is primarily that of efficient travel, minimizing time on local roads and maximizing time on the interstate.
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 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Meeting Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Coming Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Coming Street
Turn right onto Coming Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 215
Toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
9
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summervill...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Summerville along the way.
Summerville
7.3 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Meeting Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Septima Clark Expressway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| King Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dorchester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Coming Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Constitution Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Waylyn, SC.
1
Start on Broad Street
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto S-10-107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Calhoun Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Calhoun Street
4
Turn right onto S-10-104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
5
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
6
Turn right onto Coming Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Coming Street
7
Turn right onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 26
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 215
Toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
120 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto SC 642
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dorchester Road
12
Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Constitution Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Lawrence Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lawrence Street
14
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Waylyn, SC
Night in Waylyn on Friday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
26 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
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 Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC covers 8 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, Meeting Street, Septima Clark Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Coming Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Summerville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
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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