Origin
Charleston, SC
Afternoon in Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waylyn, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC is 8 miles and takes about 13m via I 26, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of South Carolina. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for quickly getting from point A to point B. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief leg of a larger journey. You'll find it efficient for covering minimal distance with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Meeting Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Septima Clark Expressway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| King Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dorchester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Coming Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Constitution Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Waylyn, SC.
1
Start on Broad Street
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto S-10-107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Calhoun Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Calhoun Street
4
Turn right onto S-10-104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
5
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
6
Turn right onto Coming Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Coming Street
7
Turn right onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 26
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 215
Toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
120 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto SC 642
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dorchester Road
12
Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Constitution Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Lawrence Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lawrence Street
14
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Coming Street
Turn right onto Coming Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 215
Toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
9
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summervill...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waylyn, SC
Afternoon in Waylyn on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the drive utilizing major roads like I 26 and the Septima Clark Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted highway driving, with the longest segment covering 4.7 miles on I 26. Expect a consistent, relatively fast pace for most of the journey. The character is primarily that of efficient travel, minimizing time on local roads and maximizing time on the interstate.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Meeting Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Coming Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Charleston, SC to Waylyn, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Summerville along the way.
Summerville
7.3 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting in Charleston, SC
Full guide →Charleston is the largest and oldest city in the state of South Carolina in the United States of America. Its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, the Ashley and the Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands. Charleston was captured in the American Civil War without much property damage, so the historic part of town has buildings that are hundreds of years old. The current downtown skyline, with practically no tall buildings due to the city's height restriction ordinance, is dominated by church steeples and the stunning Arthur Ravenel cable-stay bridge over the Cooper River. The city is a major port on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. and a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Waylyn, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Coming Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waylyn, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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