How far is Goose Creek, SC from Barnwell, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Barnwell, SC is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Barnwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Barnwell.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto Old State Road
72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on University Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
50.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Main Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway
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Turn left onto Carolina Highway
1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway
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Turn right onto Hagood Street
2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street
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Continue on Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue
75 m · 10 sec · Marlboro Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
67 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Barnwell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University Boulevard
Merge slight right
50.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Barnwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Barnwell?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 50.4 miles from Goose Creek and 50.5 miles from Barnwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Barnwell.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Barnwell. Straight-line distance: 78.88 mi (126.95 km).
#1 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnwell
City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,260 |
| Coordinates | 33.2448700, -81.3587200 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnwell (-81.35872, 33.24487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
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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