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

The driving distance from Clover, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.68 mi
03h 09m
Flight
162.28 mi
261.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.28 mi
Kilometers
261.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.68 mi
Kilometers
310.09 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Clover
Wed, May 13, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clover
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clover
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cayce
SC

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

From Clover
96.3 mi
01h 34m
To Goose Creek
96.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    42 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Filbert Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saluda Street

    1592 ft · 41 sec · Saluda Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  20. 20

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clover 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
89.6 mi · 46%
Mount Holly Road
57 mi · 30%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 6%
York Highway
6.54 mi · 3%
Filbert Highway
6.05 mi · 3%
Alexander Love Highway
4.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight right

88.8 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
162.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cayce
01h 34m from Clover
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Clover and Mostly Cloudy near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Cayce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Clover and 96.4 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Clover and Mostly Cloudy near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Cayce

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

4 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

52 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

71 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clover and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 162.28 mi (261.16 km).

Clover

#1 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street West (-81.226494, 35.111274)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.87
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.93 $53.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.12 $60.23
Premium $4.78 $32.49 $64.98
Diesel $5.62 $38.24 $76.49

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 Clover and Goose Creek. The current time is 20:59:23.

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.