How far is Goose Creek, SC from Folly Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Folly Beach, SC is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Folly Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Folly Beach.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto Old State Road
72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goose Creek Boulevard South
1.4 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Crosstown
2831 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway
550 ft · 16 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Spring Street
550 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1116 ft · 21 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
653 ft · 26 sec · Lockwood Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto James Island Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · James Island Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Folly Road
6.7 mi · 13 min · Folly Road
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Continue on Center Street
2010 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Arctic Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · East Arctic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Arctic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Folly Beach.
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.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 16m
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 Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Folly Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Folly Beach?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Goose Creek and 13.8 miles from Folly Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Folly Beach.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Folly Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 km).
#1 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folly Beach
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,682 |
| Coordinates | 32.6551800, -79.9403700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folly Beach (-79.94037, 32.65518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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