How far is Bluffton, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Bluffton, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.79 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.44 mi
113.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.79 mi
Kilometers
163.81 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluffton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Bluffton
50.3 mi
00h 58m
To Goose Creek
51.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bluffton and Goose Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Bruin Road

    27 m · 6 sec · Bruin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bluffton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bluffton Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bluffton Road

    52 m · 3 sec · Bluffton Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bluffton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bluffton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fording Island Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Fording Island Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1444 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Okatie Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Robert Smalls Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    2108 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia

    1294 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    2510 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree

    2516 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

    1 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    2462 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Goose Creek Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and Goose Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
55 mi · 54%
Okatie Highway
12.2 mi · 12%
Fording Island Road
5.89 mi · 6%
Mark Clark Expressway
4.85 mi · 5%
I 26 West
3.87 mi · 4%
Robert Smalls Parkway
3.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 58m from Bluffton
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bluffton and Partly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Bluffton and 51.4 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bluffton and Partly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesville, 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 Jonesville.

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 70.44 mi (113.37 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population28,230
Coordinates32.2371500, -80.8603900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bruin Road (-80.86039, 32.237152)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.90 $31.80
Premium $4.78 $17.15 $34.31
Diesel $5.62 $20.19 $40.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Goose Creek. The current time is 23:01:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.