Folly Beach, SC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Folly Beach, SC is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Folly Beach, SC spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
222.6 mi
Greenville, SC
Quickest Drive
21m
Charleston, SC
Plan Around Folly Beach, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Folly Beach, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Folly Beach, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Folly Beach, SC
Driving from Folly Beach, SC
Expect an average of 91 miles and about 1h 58m behind the wheel when leaving Folly Beach, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 223 miles (4h 16m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Folly Beach, SC include Greenville, SC (222.6 mi, 4h 16m), Hilton Head Island, SC (110.4 mi, 2h 35m), Mount Pleasant, SC (17.1 mi, 31m), and North Charleston, SC (15.5 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 91-mile trip from Folly Beach, SC, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Folly Beach, SC and 3 routes heading into Folly Beach, SC, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 223 miles.
The longest mapped route from Folly Beach, SC covers 223 miles and takes approximately 4h 16m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Folly Beach, SC runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Folly Beach, SC costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Folly Beach, SC include Greenville, SC, Hilton Head Island, SC, Mount Pleasant, SC and North Charleston, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Folly Beach, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
958
Median Income
$97,813
Median Home Value
$951,200
Median Age
62.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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