How far is Central, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Central, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 223 miles (358.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Goose Creek.
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Start on Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Eighteen Mile Road
3269 ft · 1 min · Eighteen Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 123 North: Greenville
849 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 21 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit right
1932 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road
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Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Goose Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Central and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 223 miles (358.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 111.3 miles from Central and 111.6 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Central and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irmo.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 198.43 mi (319.35 km).
#1 Central
Town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7242700, -82.7812500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.86 | $69.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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