Origin
Ravenel, SC
Late night in Ravenel on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ravenel, 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
32m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravenel, SC
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Waylyn, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Ravenel, SC to Waylyn, SC is 20.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Savannah Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on highways but also some time on local roads. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Bees Ferry Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Glenn McConnell Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Dorchester Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 165 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paul Cantrell Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| SC 165 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenel, SC and Waylyn, SC.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SC 165
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SC 165
3
Turn left onto SC 165
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 165
4
Turn right onto US 17
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Savannah Highway
5
Turn left onto S-10-57
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bees Ferry Road
6
Turn right onto SC 461
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenn McConnell Parkway
7
Continue on SC 461
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Paul Cantrell Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
9
Merge onto I 526
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 15
Toward SC 642
11
Turn right onto SC 642
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dorchester Road
12
Turn left onto Constitution Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 165
Turn left onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 165 / State Highway 165
Turn left onto SC 165 / State Highway 165
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Navigation decision point
3
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward SC 642
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15
Toward SC 642
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:06 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 20.5-mile journey offers a mixed drive experience, with 32% of the route utilizing highway sections. You'll encounter stretches like the 8.2-mile segment on Savannah Highway, which provides a more continuous driving experience. As you transition between Savannah Highway, Bees Ferry Road, and the Mark Clark Expressway, the road character shifts from potentially more local access to faster highway speeds. The overall feel is a blend of efficient transit and navigating through populated areas.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Savannah Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 165.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Savannah Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
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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