Origin
Isle of Palms, SC
Late night in Isle of Palms on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Isle of Palms, SC to Waylyn, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Isle of Palms, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Waylyn, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Isle of Palms to Waylyn is 16.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 26 and Ben Sawyer Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that’s more about convenience than scenic beauty. Given its brevity, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connector between nearby destinations, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Ben Sawyer Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Jasper Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Palm Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Coleman Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coleman Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| SC 703 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms, SC and Waylyn, SC.
1
Start on SC 703
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Boulevard
2
Continue on SC 703
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Jasper Boulevard
3
Turn right onto SC 703
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Station 22 1/2 Street
4
Continue on SC 703
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto SC 703
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on SC 703
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Coleman Boulevard
7
Continue on SC 703
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Coleman Boulevard
8
Take the ramp onto SC 703
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 703
Toward US 17 South: Charleston
9
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 26: North Charleston, Columbia
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 26
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 26
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 215
Toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
120 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SC 642 West: Dorchester Road, Summerville
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto SC 642
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dorchester Road
15
Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Constitution Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto Lawrence Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lawrence Street
17
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SC 703 / Station 22 1/2 Street
Turn right onto SC 703 / Station 22 1/2 Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Merge onto US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 26: North Charleston, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 26: North Charleston, Columbia
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Waylyn on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
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
5 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
27m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with about 30% on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 26, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 4.3 miles on this interstate. The drive will transition from highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge is a notable feature, offering a significant crossing that shapes the journey's character.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near SC 703 / Station 22 1/2 Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (SC 703 / Station 22 1/2 Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Isle of Palms, SC to Waylyn, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Isle of Palms, SC
Full guide →Isle of Palms is a city of 4,347 (2020) in South Carolina, near Charleston. Over the years Isle of Palms has become a very popular vacation spot for families. Warm weather, an abundance of palm trees, and beautiful beaches make Isle of Palms the perfect location for any traveler.
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 27m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 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: at 2.9 miles (SC 703 / Station 22 1/2 Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Waylyn, SC
Explore more options from Isle of Palms, SC or browse trips ending in Waylyn, SC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse SC road trips.