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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
155.93 mi
02h 58m
Flight
118.92 mi
191.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.92 mi
Kilometers
191.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.93 mi
Kilometers
250.94 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Tue, May 5, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Tue, May 5, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-04T23:39
Arrive Cheraw
Tue, May 5, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Goose Creek
78 mi
01h 29m
To Cheraw
77.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Florence, Darlington

    813 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Lucas Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cheraw Highway

    12 mi · 17 min · Cheraw Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
78.7 mi · 50%
University Boulevard
37.4 mi · 24%
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 10%
Cheraw Highway
12 mi · 8%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 29m from Goose Creek
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Goose Creek and 77.9 miles from Cheraw.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manning and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Turbeville Town Hall

Turbeville , SC
1400 Main St, Turbeville, SC 29162
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 118.92 mi (191.38 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.83 L · about $21.79
Round trip
$43.57
11 gal · 41.66 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.79 $43.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.36 $48.72
Premium $4.78 $26.28 $52.56
Diesel $5.62 $30.93 $61.86

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Cheraw. The current time is 23:39:54.

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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.