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

The driving distance from Gadsden, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
85.5 mi
01h 29m
Flight
73.2 mi
117.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.2 mi
Kilometers
117.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.5 mi
Kilometers
137.6 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 9:55 AM EST
Return by in Gadsden
Fri, Nov 6, 11:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-11-06T08:26
Arrive Goose Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 9:55 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gadsden
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Gadsden
47 mi
00h 44m
To Goose Creek
38.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bluff Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Bluff Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McCords Ferry Road

    14.3 mi · 21 min · McCords Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Harry C Raysor Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harry C Raysor Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Matthews Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Saint Matthews Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Matthews Road

    1652 ft · 27 sec · Saint Matthews Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
59.8 mi · 70%
McCords Ferry Road
14.3 mi · 17%
Bluff Road
7.9 mi · 9%
Saint Matthews Road
6.88 mi · 8%
Harry C Raysor Drive
1.9 mi · 2%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 04m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 44m from Gadsden
Leave By
3:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain leaving Gadsden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Gadsden and 38.5 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain around Gadsden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

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Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
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Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 73.2 mi (117.8 km).

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#1 Gadsden

Gadsden is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8457100, -80.7659200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluff Road (-80.765915, 33.845732)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $10.96
Round trip
$21.91
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $10.96 $21.91
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.32 $24.64
Premium $4.49 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $5.73 $17.30 $34.61

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Goose Creek. The current time is 08:26:03.

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.