Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~3,094 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~136 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenel, SC and Waylyn, SC.
Start on this road
Turn left onto SC 165
Turn left onto SC 165
Turn right onto US 17
Turn left onto S-10-57
Turn right onto SC 461
Continue on SC 461
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 526
Take the exit
Turn right onto SC 642
Turn left onto Constitution Avenue
Turn slight right onto Lawrence Street
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SC 165 / State Highway 165
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward SC 642
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| premium | $4.49 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Ravenel on Monday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Waylyn on Monday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
44 ft
Total Descent
50 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
~1.5 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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