How far is Folly Beach, SC from Charleston, SC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Folly Beach and Charleston is 8.41 miles (13.53 km).

Flight distance from Folly Beach, SC to Charleston, SC is 8.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Folly Beach, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 11.56 miles (18.6 km) by car.

Driving from Folly Beach to Charleston will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Folly Beach

City in South Carolina, United States

Population 2682
GPS Coordinates 32°39'19"N 79°56'25"W
Latitude 32.6551800
Longitude -79.9403700
Altitude 5
Country United States
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#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.

Population 139714
GPS Coordinates 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W
Latitude 32.7765700
Longitude -79.9309200
Altitude 6
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Folly Beach and Charleston

The distance between Folly Beach and Charleston is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Folly Beach and Charleston. The current time is 05:52:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.54 liters (0.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Folly Beach and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Folly Beach to Charleston is $1.27 (diesel $1.7).

South Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.1 $3.53 $3.88 $4.18
Total $1.27 $1.44 $1.58 $1.7

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Folly Beach and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Columbia, SC to Folly Beach 126.08 miles (203 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, SC to Folly Beach 223.39 miles (360 km)

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Driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Folly Beach 148.88 miles (240 km)

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Driving distance from Summerville, SC to Folly Beach 36.08 miles (58 km)

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Driving distance from Sumter, SC to Folly Beach 116.1 miles (187 km)

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