How far is Sylvia Lane, SC from Folly Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Sylvia Lane, SC to Folly Beach, SC is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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 Sylvia Lane and Folly Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvia Lane and Folly Beach.
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Start on Two Oaks Drive
10 m · 6 sec · Two Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto Mutual Drive
1223 ft · 56 sec · Mutual Drive
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Drive
932 ft · 20 sec · Wesley Drive
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Continue on Folly Road Boulevard
8.7 mi · 17 min · Folly Road Boulevard
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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 Sylvia Lane 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.
Folly Road Boulevard
Continue on Folly Road Boulevard
8.69 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sylvia Lane and Partly Sunny near Folly Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sylvia Lane to Folly Beach?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 6.9 miles from Sylvia Lane and 7 miles from Folly Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sylvia Lane and Partly Sunny near Folly Beach.
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 Sylvia Lane and Folly Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.18 mi (17.99 km).
#1 Sylvia Lane
Sylvia Lane is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7893400, -80.0478700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: East Arctic Avenue (-79.940295, 32.655055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.50 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
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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