How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.18 mi
03h 35m
Flight
185.95 mi
299.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.95 mi
Kilometers
299.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.18 mi
Kilometers
373.66 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Mon, Apr 20, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-19T18:54
Arrive Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irmo
SC

Town

From Anderson County Airport
109.1 mi
01h 47m
To Goose Creek
123.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Goose Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  4. 4

    Continue on West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2422 ft · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    662 ft · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  15. 15

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  18. 18

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Goose Creek

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Goose Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 42%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 34%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

97.1 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 47m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Anderson County Airport and 123.1 miles from Goose Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anderson County Airport and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Irmo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irmo.

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 185.95 mi (299.26 km).

Anderson County Airport

#1 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.712976, 34.495235)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.01 L · about $32.44
Round trip
$64.88
16.38 gal · 62.02 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.44 $64.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.27 $72.55
Premium $4.78 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $5.62 $46.06 $92.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Goose Creek. The current time is 18:54:43.

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