How far is Fort Mill, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Fort Mill, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Mill and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Mill and Goose Creek.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South White Street
148 m · 12 sec · South White Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Spratt Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Spratt Street
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Continue on Spratt Street
2146 ft · 47 sec · Spratt Street
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 21
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 South: Columbia
2682 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
88.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road
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Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Mill and Goose Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Mill and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Mill to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Fort Mill and 88.9 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Mill and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Mill and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 149.45 mi (240.51 km).
#1 Fort Mill
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,929 |
| Coordinates | 35.0073700, -80.9450800 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.80 | $49.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.91 | $59.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.21 | $70.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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