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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Cayce, SC is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
95.18 mi
01h 45m
Flight
90.73 mi
146.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.73 mi
Kilometers
146.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.18 mi
Kilometers
153.18 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cayce
Mon, Apr 13, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Mon, Apr 13, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-13T13:16
Arrive Cayce
Mon, Apr 13, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
47.6 mi
00h 52m
To Cayce
47.6 mi
00h 52m

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
84°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Cayce, Columbia

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce, Columbia

    555 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Charleston Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Glenn Street

    1515 ft · 58 sec · Glenn Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Middleton Street

    50 m · 6 sec · Middleton Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
90.4 mi · 95%
Charleston Highway
2.18 mi · 2%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 1%
US 21
0.91 mi · 1%
Glenn Street
0.29 mi
Old State Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

88.6 mi · 01h 36m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 52m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Cayce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 47.6 miles from Goose Creek and 47.6 miles from Cayce.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Creek and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Cayce.

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 Cayce. Straight-line distance: 90.73 mi (146.01 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Cayce

City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States

Population13,994
Coordinates33.9657100, -81.0739800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Cayce (-81.07398, 33.96571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.88 $29.76
Premium $4.78 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $5.62 $18.90 $37.79

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 Cayce. The current time is 13:16:19.

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.