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

The driving distance from Chapin, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
118.83 mi
01h 51m
Flight
111.59 mi
179.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.59 mi
Kilometers
179.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.83 mi
Kilometers
191.24 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sun, May 3, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Chapin
Sun, May 3, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapin
2026-05-03T00:16
Arrive Goose Creek
Sun, May 3, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapin
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Chapin
59.4 mi
00h 55m
To Goose Creek
59.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapin Road

    10 m · 4 sec · Chapin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue

    536 ft · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Columbia Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2704 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  7. 7

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapin 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 82%
Columbia Avenue
18.4 mi · 15%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.13 mi · 1%
US 78 East
0.28 mi
Old State Road
0.25 mi
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 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 55m from Chapin
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chapin 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 Chapin to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Chapin and 59.5 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chapin and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapin and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 111.59 mi (179.59 km).

Chapin

#1 Chapin

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

Population1,664
Coordinates34.1659800, -81.3498200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Chapin Road (-81.349839, 34.165914)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $16.60
Round trip
$33.19
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.60 $33.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.56 $37.12
Premium $4.78 $20.02 $40.04
Diesel $5.62 $23.56 $47.13

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapin and Goose Creek. The current time is 00:16:29.

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.