How far is Waylyn, SC from Folly Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Waylyn, SC to Folly Beach, 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 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waylyn and Folly Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waylyn and Folly Beach.
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Start on Lawrence Street
9 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn straight onto Constitution Avenue
1015 ft · 45 sec · Constitution Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Road
1769 ft · 41 sec · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
5.1 mi · 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 Waylyn 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
At the end of the road, turn left onto Folly Road
6.73 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 Cloudy leaving Waylyn 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 Waylyn to Folly Beach?
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 8.5 miles from Waylyn and 8.3 miles from Folly Beach.
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 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waylyn and Mostly Cloudy 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 Waylyn and Folly Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 km).
#1 Waylyn
Waylyn is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8562900, -79.9950900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
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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