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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Anderson, SC is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.13 mi
03h 25m
Flight
183.52 mi
295.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.52 mi
Kilometers
295.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.13 mi
Kilometers
359.1 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Fri, Apr 24, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Fri, Apr 24, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-24T01:44
Arrive Anderson
Fri, Apr 24, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Goose Creek
106.1 mi
01h 42m
To Anderson
117 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on University Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2254 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East River Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East River Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Fant Street

    1272 ft · 35 sec · South Fant Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Whitner Street

    1405 ft · 50 sec · East Whitner Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Anderson.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
154 mi · 69%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 10%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
East River Street
3.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

153 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
183.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 42m from Goose Creek
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Goose Creek and 117 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 183.52 mi (295.34 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.81 L · about $31.17
Round trip
$62.35
15.74 gal · 59.62 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.17 $62.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.86 $69.71
Premium $4.78 $37.60 $75.21
Diesel $5.62 $44.26 $88.52

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Anderson. The current time is 01:44:04.

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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.