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

The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
158.85 mi
02h 43m
Flight
121.3 mi
195.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.3 mi
Kilometers
195.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.85 mi
Kilometers
255.64 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, May 13, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, May 14, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-13T19:32
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, May 13, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Turbeville
SC

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

From Chesterfield
78.2 mi
01h 21m
To Goose Creek
80.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

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 Main Street

    21 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Page Street

    637 ft · 20 sec · South Page Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto East Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Chesterfield Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jersey Street

    102 m · 8 sec · Jersey Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning

    772 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  27. 27

    Turn right 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

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lucas Street
43.7 mi · 28%
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 16%
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 12%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 9%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Chesterfield Highway
8.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Lucas Street

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
121.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turbeville
01h 21m from Chesterfield
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Turbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Chesterfield and 80.6 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Turbeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Turbeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Turbeville Town Hall

Turbeville , SC
1400 Main St, Turbeville, SC 29162
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turbeville.

RAIL

Kingstree

31 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

42 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 121.3 mi (195.21 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,452
Coordinates34.7359900, -80.0881200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.088115, 34.736043)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L · about $22.22
Round trip
$44.44
11.22 gal · 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.22 $44.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.85 $49.69
Premium $4.78 $26.80 $53.61
Diesel $5.62 $31.55 $63.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Goose Creek. The current time is 19:32:22.

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.