Origin
Folly Beach, SC
Late night in Folly Beach on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folly Beach, SC to South Santee, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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South Santee, SC
Hilary Halliwell
Trip Overview
The drive from Folly Beach, SC to South Santee, SC covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Ashley Avenue, Center Street, Folly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 54.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
East Ashley Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Folly Beach, SC to South Santee, SC is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Folly Beach, SC to South Santee, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Ashley Avenue | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
| Folly Road | — | — |
| SC 30 East | — | — |
| Calhoun Street | — | — |
| East Bay Street | — | — |
| US 17 North | — | — |
| Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Ashley Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folly Beach, SC and South Santee, SC.
1
Start on East Arctic Avenue
213 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Arctic Avenue
2
Turn left
200 ft
·
20 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Ashley Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Ashley Avenue
4
Turn right onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Center Street
5
Continue on Folly Road
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Folly Road
6
Turn right onto SC 30 East: Downtown
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
SC 30 East: Downtown
7
Continue on Calhoun Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Calhoun Street
8
Turn left onto East Bay Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bay Street
9
Take the ramp straight toward US 17 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17 North
10
Merge slight left onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
11
Continue on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
12
Continue straight
33 mi
·
41 min
13
Continue straight
194 ft
·
11 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Folly Beach, SC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Folly Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Santee, SC
The final approach into South Santee, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
South Santee, SC
Late night in South Santee on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
20 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
1h 19m 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 South Santee, SC covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Ashley Avenue, Center Street, Folly Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $8.54 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.
The drive from Folly Beach, SC to South Santee, SC is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Folly Beach, SC to South Santee, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Folly Beach, SC to South Santee, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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