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

The driving distance from Elgin, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.61 mi
02h 36m
Flight
123.36 mi
198.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.36 mi
Kilometers
198.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.61 mi
Kilometers
231.11 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 5:20 AM EST
Return by in Elgin
Sat, Nov 7, 7:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-11-07T02:44
Arrive Goose Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 5:20 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
9:30 PM EST
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
Paxville
SC

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

From Elgin
71.7 mi
01h 18m
To Goose Creek
71.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

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 Kershaw Camden Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  31. 31

    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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 18%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 11%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 10%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 10%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 10%
Kershaw Camden Highway
13 mi · 9%
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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxville
01h 18m from Elgin
Leave By
1:18 PM EST
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 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Paxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Elgin and 71.9 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paxville

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 Paxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 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
Summerton Town Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Summerton Town Hall

Summerton , SC
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kingstree

50 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

62 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

75 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 123.36 mi (198.53 km).

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#1 Elgin

Elgin is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6729300, -80.7189600
Altitude183
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 521 (-80.718865, 34.672973)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.18 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.52
10.14 gal · 38.36 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $18.26 $36.52
Mid-grade $4.06 $20.56 $41.13
Premium $4.46 $22.59 $45.17
Diesel $5.72 $28.98 $57.95

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Goose Creek. The current time is 02:44:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.