How far is East Sumter, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from East Sumter, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
93.5 mi
01h 31m
Flight
67 mi
107.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67 mi
Kilometers
107.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.5 mi
Kilometers
150.48 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Sumter
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Sumter
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
Lane
SC

Town in South Carolina

From East Sumter
41.6 mi
00h 45m
To Goose Creek
51.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Sumter and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Young Street

    543 ft · 29 sec · Young Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McLean Street

    1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pike East

    1297 ft · 25 sec · North Pike East

  4. 4

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Nort Pike East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Florence Highway

    68 m · 4 sec · Florence Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Lafayette Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Lafayette Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Manning Avenue

    1278 ft · 24 sec · Manning Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Manning Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Manning Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sumter 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 28%
Manning Road
16.1 mi · 17%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 15%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 15%
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 5%
East Liberty Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lane
00h 45m from East Sumter
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Sumter and Partly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Sumter to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from East Sumter and 51.9 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Sumter and Partly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lane

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

73 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

76 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

106 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Sumter and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 67 mi (107.83 km).

East Sumter

#1 East Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,343
Coordinates33.9254400, -80.2961900
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Young Street (-80.296251, 33.925399)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 East Sumter and Goose Creek. The current time is 22:13:25.

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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.