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

The driving distance from Elgin, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.16 mi
01h 57m
Flight
93.18 mi
149.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.18 mi
Kilometers
149.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.16 mi
Kilometers
177.29 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Elgin
Fri, Apr 17, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-17T04:45
Arrive Goose Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Elgin
61.4 mi
00h 58m
To Goose Creek
48.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    54 m · 12 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    896 ft · 26 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Pond Road

    3 mi · 5 min · White Pond Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charleston

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  12. 12

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  18. 18

    Turn left 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 Elgin 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
89.6 mi · 81%
White Pond Road
13.7 mi · 12%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.76 mi · 3%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.13 mi · 1%
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 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
93.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 58m from Elgin
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elgin 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 Elgin to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Elgin and 48.8 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 93.18 mi (149.96 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

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

Population1,585
Coordinates34.1709800, -80.7942500
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-80.794206, 34.170917)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Goose Creek. The current time is 04:45:31.

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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.