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Trip from Waylyn, SC to Folly Beach, SC

Drive Time

29m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Folly Beach, SC, SC

Folly Beach, SC

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Waylyn, SC to Folly Beach, SC covers 17 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Folly Road, I 26, James Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Folly Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.5 miles from Waylyn, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Waylyn, SC to Folly Beach, SC covers 17 miles and takes about 29m, 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 16 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 6.7 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SC 642 / Dorchester Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.2 miles (SC 642 / Dorchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (SC 30): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 642 / Dorchester Road

At end of road, turn left onto SC 642 / Dorchester Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
7 mi into trip | ~11m in | SC 30

Take the ramp onto SC 30 toward SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach
4
9.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | SC 171 / Folly Road

At end of road, turn left onto SC 171 / Folly Road

Navigation decision point

4
17 mi into trip | ~29m in | East Arctic Avenue

Turn left onto East Arctic Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Folly Road 6.7 mi 12m
I 26 5.1 mi 7m
James Island Expressway 2.6 mi 3m
Crosstown 0.5 mi 1m
Center Street 0.4 mi 1m
Dorchester Road 0.3 mi <1m
SC 30 0.3 mi <1m
Spring Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Folly Road — 6.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waylyn, SC and Folly Beach, SC.

1

Start on Lawrence Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Lawrence Street
2

Turn straight onto Constitution Avenue

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Constitution Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Dorchester Road
4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 26 East: Charleston
5

Merge slight right

5.1 mi · 7 min
6

Continue on Crosstown

0.5 mi · 1 min · Crosstown
7

Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
8

Continue on Spring Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Spring Street
9

Continue on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Spring Street
10

Turn left onto Lockwood Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Lockwood Drive
11

Take the ramp straight toward SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach

0.3 mi · 41 sec · SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach
12

Merge slight left onto James Island Expressway

2.6 mi · 3 min · James Island Expressway
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Folly Road

6.7 mi · 12 min · Folly Road
14

Continue on Center Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Street
15

Turn left onto East Arctic Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · East Arctic Avenue
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.5 miles from Waylyn, SC, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.5 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Folly Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Waylyn, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Waylyn, SC

This is one driving day of about 17 miles and 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waylyn, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Folly Road for about 6.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.5 mi from Waylyn, SC · 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charleston, SC

9 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

Charleston, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleston, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Waylyn, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Folly Beach, SC

The final approach into Folly Beach, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Folly Beach, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $10 near mile 8.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.96 $5.93
premium $4.78 $3.20 $6.40
diesel $5.64 $3.78 $7.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.38 $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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Waylyn, SC

Morning in Waylyn on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Folly Beach, SC

Morning in Folly Beach on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Waylyn, SC to Folly Beach, SC covers 17 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Folly Road, I 26, James Island Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Waylyn, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 17 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.2 miles (SC 642 / Dorchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (SC 30): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Waylyn, SC to Folly Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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