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

The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
89.68 mi
01h 25m
Flight
84.47 mi
135.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.47 mi
Kilometers
135.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.68 mi
Kilometers
144.32 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Gaston
Fri, May 1, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaston
2026-04-30T22:58
Arrive Goose Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaston
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Gaston
44.8 mi
00h 42m
To Goose Creek
44.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mack Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mack Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Pine Plain Road

    106 m · 15 sec · Pine Plain Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Sandy Run Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Old Sandy Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    80 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Sandy Run Road
82.7 mi · 92%
Mack Street
3.57 mi · 4%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 2%
Goose Creek Road
1.13 mi · 1%
US 78 East
0.28 mi
Old State Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Sandy Run Road

Merge slight left

80 mi · 01h 26m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 42m from Gaston
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gaston and Chance Rain Showers near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 44.8 miles from Gaston and 44.9 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gaston and Chance Rain Showers 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.

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

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 Gaston and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 84.47 mi (135.94 km).

Gaston

#1 Gaston

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

Population1,712
Coordinates33.8171000, -81.1009300
Altitude152
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 321 (-81.101046, 33.817148)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.03
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.52 $25.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.00 $27.99
Premium $4.78 $15.10 $30.20
Diesel $5.62 $17.77 $35.54

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaston and Goose Creek. The current time is 22:58:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.