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Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Folly Beach to Sarasota. If you're planning a road trip to Sarasota, you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between Folly Beach and Sarasota. Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between Folly Beach and Sarasota. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Folly Beach
drive for about 1 hour
11:06 am Edisto Island
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:06 pm
drive for about 2 hours
1:54 pm Savannah
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 3:54 pm
drive for about 1 hour
5:06 pm Brunswick
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from Brunswick
drive for about 1 hour
11:03 am Jacksonville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:03 pm
drive for about 2 hours
1:54 pm Ocala
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:54 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:28 pm Tampa
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:28 pm
drive for about 1 hour
6:30 pm arrive in Sarasota
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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Your starting point is Folly Beach, South Carolina.
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Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Edisto Island
Savannah (92 answers)
Forsyth Park (9 mentions)
Bonaventure Cemetery (5 mentions)
Savannah's Historic District (3 mentions)
The Pirates House Savannah GA (3 mentions)
River Street (3 mentions)
restaurants around Savannah:
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Crystal Beer Parlor
The Olde Pink House
Gryphon Tea Room
Clary's Cafe
questions about Savannah:
What is your favorite under rated attraction in Savannah?
Leisurely trip to Savannah
What are fun things to do in Savannah on a budget?
Little Ones in Savannah
Great restaurants in Savannah
Brunswick (6 answers)
questions about Brunswick:
What's the best neighborhood in Brunswick for a first time visitor?
Jacksonville (22 answers)
questions about Jacksonville:
What's the best neighborhood in Jacksonville for a first time visitor?
Ocala (4 answers)
Tampa (59 answers)
International Plaza and Bay Street (6 mentions)
Busch Gardens Tampa (5 mentions)
Bayshore Blvd (4 mentions)
Tampa Riverwalk (4 mentions)
South Howard Ave (3 mentions)
restaurants around Tampa:
Ulele
Piquant Hyde Park
Oxford Exchange
Bern's Steak House
Ava
questions about Tampa:
Best new restaurants in Tampa?
Popular areas in Tampa for shopping?
Best free things to do in Tampa?
Weekend ideas for a first timer in Tampa
Beaches around Tampa
Your final destination is Sarasota, Florida.
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Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Sarasota. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Laura from Honolulu asked:
Where's the best beer?! (6 answers)
Scott from Philadelphia asked:
Hip, urban neighborhoods in Sarasota Fl. (3 answers)
Victoria from Riga asked:
Things to see in Sarasota, Florida, and around? (2 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Sarasota to Folly Beach drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Folly Beach to Sarasota. Or get a full Folly Beach to Sarasota flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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