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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.84 mi
02h 09m
Flight
78.88 mi
126.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.88 mi
Kilometers
126.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.84 mi
Kilometers
162.29 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnwell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Barnwell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Goose Creek
50.4 mi
01h 04m
To Barnwell
50.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

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.

  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

    50.4 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue

    75 m · 10 sec · Marlboro Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
52.2 mi · 52%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 12%
Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 12%
Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 7%
Five Chop Road
6.58 mi · 7%
Main Highway
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 04m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Goose Creek and Barnwell. Straight-line distance: 78.88 mi (126.95 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Barnwell

City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,260
Coordinates33.2448700, -81.3587200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Barnwell (-81.35872, 33.24487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Barnwell. The current time is 04:01:39.

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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.