Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Afternoon in Goose Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Folly Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goose Creek, SC
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Folly Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Folly Beach, SC covers 27.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old State Road, Goose Creek Road, Goose Creek Boulevard South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old State Road | — | — |
| Goose Creek Road | — | — |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | — | — |
| Rivers Avenue | — | — |
| I 26 East | — | — |
| Crosstown | — | — |
| Septima P | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old State Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Folly Beach, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Old State Road
236 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old State Road
3
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old State Road
4
Continue on Goose Creek Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Goose Creek Boulevard South
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
7
Continue on Rivers Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
8
Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 26 East: Charleston
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 26 East: Charleston
10
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
16 min
11
Continue on Crosstown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown
12
Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
13
Continue on Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
14
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spring Street
15
Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lockwood Drive
16
Take the ramp straight toward SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach
17
Merge slight left onto James Island Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
James Island Expressway
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Folly Road
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Folly Road
19
Continue on Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
20
Turn left onto East Arctic Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Arctic Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Folly Beach, SC
Afternoon in Folly Beach on Saturday
Local time
2:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
19 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
27.6 mi in 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Old State Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Goose Creek, SC to Folly Beach, SC is easy. At 44m 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 Goose Creek, SC to Folly Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goose Creek, SC to Folly Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Folly Beach, SC before heading back.
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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