How far is Spartanburg, SC from Folly Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Folly Beach, SC is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Folly Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Folly Beach.
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Start on North Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Highway 221
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Turn left
843 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
113 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Spartanburg and Folly Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
113 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Cloudy near Folly Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Folly Beach?
The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Spartanburg and 106 miles from Folly Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Cloudy near Folly Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Folly Beach. Straight-line distance: 195.45 mi (314.55 km).
#1 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $42.75 | $85.50 |
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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