How far is Five Forks, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Five Forks, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
192.87 mi
03h 00m
Flight
178.19 mi
286.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.19 mi
Kilometers
286.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.87 mi
Kilometers
310.39 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Five Forks
Fri, Apr 17, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Five Forks
2026-04-17T04:32
Arrive Goose Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Five Forks
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
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Five Forks
94.7 mi
01h 30m
To Goose Creek
98.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Five Forks and Goose Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Scuffletown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 418

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 418

  4. 4

    Continue on Gulliver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Gulliver Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Knight Street

    2017 ft · 38 sec · Knight Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Laurens Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Laurens Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  11. 11

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Five Forks 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 50%
Laurens Road
77.9 mi · 40%
Scuffletown Road
7.04 mi · 4%
State Highway 418
1.95 mi · 1%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

97.1 mi · 01h 46m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
178.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 30m from Five Forks
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Five Forks 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 Five Forks to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Five Forks and 98.1 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Five Forks and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 178.19 mi (286.77 km).

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#1 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.229525, 34.804777)
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
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $26.97
Round trip
$53.95
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.97 $53.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.16 $60.32
Premium $4.78 $32.54 $65.08
Diesel $5.62 $38.30 $76.60

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 Five Forks and Goose Creek. The current time is 04:32:43.

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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.