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

The driving distance from Dillon, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
147.22 mi
02h 14m
Flight
106.22 mi
170.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.22 mi
Kilometers
170.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.22 mi
Kilometers
236.93 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Dillon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillon
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

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

City in South Carolina, USA

From Dillon
68.2 mi
01h 07m
To Goose Creek
79 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2358 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 34

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 34

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

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

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dillon 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 34
70.1 mi · 48%
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 18%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 10%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 10%
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 3%
Red Bank Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 34

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 13m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
106.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 07m from Dillon
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dillon and Sunny near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Dillon and 79 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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 Manning and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 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 12.5 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 Manning.

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Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillon and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 106.22 mi (170.95 km).

Dillon

#1 Dillon

County seat in South Carolina

Population6,289
Coordinates34.4165500, -79.3711600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: US 301 (-79.37115, 34.416545)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.19
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.60 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.03 $46.06
Premium $4.78 $24.85 $49.69
Diesel $5.62 $29.24 $58.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillon and Goose Creek. The current time is 01:08:40.

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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.