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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Burton, SC is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
75.04 mi
01h 41m
Flight
55.09 mi
88.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.09 mi
Kilometers
88.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.04 mi
Kilometers
120.77 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-15T06:34
Arrive Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Ravenel
SC

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Goose Creek
37.5 mi
00h 50m
To Burton
37.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Goose Creek Boulevard South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  7. 7

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah

    2462 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 461 North

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    1723 ft · 31 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Glen McConnell Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Glen McConnell Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Glenn McConnell Parkway

    1821 ft · 33 sec · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    20.1 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway

    63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway

    2347 ft · 31 sec · Parris Island Gateway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parris Island Gateway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
20.1 mi · 27%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 23%
Trask Parkway
12 mi · 16%
Charleston Highway
5.86 mi · 8%
I 26 East
4.98 mi · 7%
Mark Clark Expressway
4.91 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn right onto Savannah Highway

20.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenel
00h 50m from Goose Creek
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Burton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Goose Creek and 37.5 miles from Burton.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ravenel

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

27 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

56 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

104 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

108 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Burton. Straight-line distance: 55.09 mi (88.66 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Burton

Burton is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4357500, -80.7240000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Burton (-80.724, 32.43575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$20.99
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.50 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.74 $23.47
Premium $4.78 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.62 $14.90 $29.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Burton. The current time is 06:34:23.

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.