How far is Folly Beach, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Folly Beach and Charleston is 8.41 miles (13.53 km).
Flight distance from Folly Beach, SC to Charleston, SC is 8.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Folly Beach, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 11.56 miles (18.6 km) by car.
Driving from Folly Beach to Charleston will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Folly Beach
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2682 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°39'19"N 79°56'25"W |
| Latitude | 32.6551800 |
| Longitude | -79.9403700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.
| Population | 139714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W |
| Latitude | 32.7765700 |
| Longitude | -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Broad Street (-79.930909,32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Folly Beach and Charleston
The distance between Folly Beach and Charleston is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Folly Beach and Charleston. The current time is 19:26:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.54 liters (0.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Folly Beach and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Folly Beach to Charleston is $1.27 (diesel $1.7).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $1.27 | $1.44 | $1.58 | $1.7 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Folly Beach and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
