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

The driving distance from Cayce, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
95.89 mi
01h 27m
Flight
90.73 mi
146.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.73 mi
Kilometers
146.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.89 mi
Kilometers
154.32 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 29, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Cayce
Wed, Apr 29, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cayce
2026-04-29T20:31
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 29, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cayce
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Cayce
47.9 mi
00h 43m
To Goose Creek
48 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middleton Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Middleton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glenn Street

    1515 ft · 57 sec · Glenn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Charleston Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  6. 6

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cayce 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
90 mi · 94%
Charleston Highway
2.31 mi · 2%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 2%
Goose Creek Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Glenn Street
0.29 mi
US 78 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

89.1 mi · 01h 36m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 43m from Cayce
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cayce and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Cayce and 48 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cayce and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

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Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cayce and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 90.73 mi (146.01 km).

Cayce

#1 Cayce

City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States

Population13,994
Coordinates33.9657100, -81.0739800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Middleton Street (-81.074078, 33.965697)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.78 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.62 $19.01 $38.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cayce and Goose Creek. The current time is 20:31:31.

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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.