How far is Folly Beach, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Folly Beach, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folly Beach and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folly Beach and North Charleston.
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Start on East Arctic Avenue
65 m · 12 sec · East Arctic Avenue
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Turn left
61 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Ashley Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · East Ashley Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
1805 ft · 52 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Folly Road
8.7 mi · 17 min · Folly Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Folly Road Boulevard
48 m · 5 sec · Folly Road Boulevard
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Continue on Wesley Drive
1453 ft · 33 sec · Wesley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Andrews Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Andrews Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Andrews Boulevard
720 ft · 12 sec · Saint Andrews Boulevard
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Continue on Old Towne Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Towne Road
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Turn straight onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Continue on Cosgrove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
704 ft · 12 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folly Beach and North Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Folly Road
Continue on Folly Road
8.65 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folly Beach to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Folly Beach and 9 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Folly Beach and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folly Beach and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 13.92 mi (22.41 km).
#1 Folly Beach
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,682 |
| Coordinates | 32.6551800, -79.9403700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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