Origin
Folly Beach, SC
Evening in Folly Beach on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folly Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Folly Beach, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.1-mile drive from Folly Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC should take about 31 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes Folly Road and SC 30 before transitioning to West Coleman Boulevard. Given its brief duration and minimal stops, you won't need to break this trip up or plan for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 17.1-mile trip, with only 17% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on Folly Road. The road's character shifts as you progress, moving from more local roads to the highway segments and then onto West Coleman Boulevard. This profile suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation and may involve frequent adjustments rather than a steady, high-speed cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Folly Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Ashley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 171 / Center Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Ashley Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Ashley Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 171 / Center Street
Turn right onto SC 171 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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SC 30
Turn right onto SC 30 toward SC 30 East: Downtown
Navigation decision point
Toward SC 30 East: Downtown
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Isl...
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 Folly Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Sullivans Island along the way.
Sullivans Island
14.4 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Folly Road | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| SC 30 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Coleman Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Calhoun Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Bay Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Ashley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Folly Road
— 6.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folly Beach, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC.
1
Start on East Arctic Avenue
214 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Arctic Avenue
2
Turn left
200 ft
·
19 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Ashley Avenue
272 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Ashley Avenue
4
Turn right onto SC 171
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Center Street
5
Continue on SC 171
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Folly Road
6
Turn right onto SC 30
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
SC 30
Toward SC 30 East: Downtown
7
Continue on Calhoun Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Calhoun Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Bay Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bay Street
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 17 North
10
Merge onto US 17
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on SC 703
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Coleman Boulevard
13
Turn right
76 ft
·
5 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Mount Pleasant, SC
Evening in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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
31m 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 Folly Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC covers 17.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Folly Road, SC 30, West Coleman Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Folly Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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 straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Ashley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 171 / Center Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Folly Beach, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Sullivans Island 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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