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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Blythewood, SC is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
118.68 mi
02h 14m
Flight
100.98 mi
162.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.98 mi
Kilometers
162.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.68 mi
Kilometers
190.99 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blythewood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Blythewood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Goose Creek
59.3 mi
01h 07m
To Blythewood
59.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  13. 13

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Blythewood Road

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Blythewood Road

    2371 ft · 55 sec · Blythewood Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
94.9 mi · 80%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
7.86 mi · 7%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 6%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 2%
Hampton Street
1.42 mi · 1%
Bull Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

93.1 mi · 01h 41m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 07m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Blythewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Goose Creek and 59.3 miles from Blythewood.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Blythewood. Straight-line distance: 100.98 mi (162.51 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Blythewood

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

Population4,531
Coordinates34.2143200, -80.9739800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Blythewood (-80.97398, 34.21432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $16.60
Round trip
$33.19
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.60 $33.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.56 $37.12
Premium $4.78 $20.02 $40.04
Diesel $5.62 $23.56 $47.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Blythewood. The current time is 02:48:40.

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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.