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

The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
80.54 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.41 mi
94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.41 mi
Kilometers
94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.62 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Ravenel
SC

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Chesterfield
39.7 mi
00h 45m
To Goose Creek
40.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chesterfield Lake Drive

    1156 ft · 56 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Chesterfield Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad River Boulevard

    2653 ft · 1 min · Broad River Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Robert Smalls Parkway

    3 mi · 3 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parris Island Gateway

  6. 6

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

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    2108 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1294 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

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

    2510 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree

    2516 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

    1 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2462 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Goose Creek Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
55 mi · 68%
Mark Clark Expressway
4.85 mi · 6%
I 26 West
3.87 mi · 5%
Robert Smalls Parkway
2.96 mi · 4%
Bees Ferry Road
2.77 mi · 3%
Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenel
00h 45m from Chesterfield
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Chesterfield and 40.8 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ravenel

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

27 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

56 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

104 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

108 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 58.41 mi (94 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,401
Coordinates32.4015800, -80.7640000
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: Chesterfield Lake Drive (-80.763961, 32.402091)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.50
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.25 $22.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.58 $25.16
Premium $4.78 $13.57 $27.14
Diesel $5.62 $15.97 $31.94

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 Chesterfield and Goose Creek. The current time is 23:46:21.

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.