How far is Folly Beach, SC from Waylyn, SC?
The driving distance from Folly Beach, SC to Waylyn, SC is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Waylyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folly Beach and Waylyn.
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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
6.6 mi · 13 min · Folly Road
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Turn right onto SC 30 East: Downtown
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Courtenay Drive
1886 ft · 58 sec · Courtenay Drive
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Turn right onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
1094 ft · 31 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Crosstown
2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
2369 ft · 53 sec · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
1015 ft · 45 sec · Constitution Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lawrence Street
9 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folly Beach and Waylyn.
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
6.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Folly Beach and Mostly Sunny near Waylyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folly Beach to Waylyn?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 8.6 miles from Folly Beach and 8.6 miles from Waylyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Folly Beach and Mostly Sunny near Waylyn.
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 Waylyn. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 km).
#1 Folly Beach
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,682 |
| Coordinates | 32.6551800, -79.9403700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waylyn
Waylyn is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8562900, -79.9950900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waylyn (-79.99509, 32.85629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $3.60 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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