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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Awendaw, SC is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
37.46 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.62 mi
39.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.62 mi
Kilometers
39.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.29 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Awendaw
Mon, Apr 13, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Mon, Apr 13, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-13T13:15
Arrive Awendaw
Mon, Apr 13, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
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
Isle of Palms
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Goose Creek
18.7 mi
00h 27m
To Awendaw
18.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    72 m · 14 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    581 ft · 12 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Red Bank Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Red Bank Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Henry Brown Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Brown Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Rhett Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Rhett Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 East

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Point Road

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park

    51 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Long Point Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Point Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Point Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Long Point Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Point Road
20.9 mi · 56%
Mark Clark Expressway
7.93 mi · 21%
Henry Brown Boulevard
3.46 mi · 9%
North Rhett Avenue
2.04 mi · 5%
Red Bank Road
1.68 mi · 4%
I 526 East
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Point Road

Continue straight

17.5 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle of Palms
00h 27m from Goose Creek
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Goose Creek and 18.7 miles from Awendaw.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Isle of Palms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

98 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.62 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Awendaw. The current time is 13:15:05.

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.