How long is the commute from Folly Beach to Charleston in 2026?

A commute entirely within Folly Beach itself is short, since the island is small enough that most points are a quick drive, bike ride or walk apart from one another. The commute that actually matters for most residents is the drive off the island toward downtown Charleston or Mount Pleasant for work, which can slow considerably during peak beach season and at the single main connector road. Planning around that seasonal traffic pattern matters more for daily life than the size of the island itself. Brian Beatty can walk a buyer through what that commute actually looks like at different times of year.