How far is Goose Creek, SC from Clearwater, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Clearwater, SC is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Clearwater.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto Old State Road
72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on University Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
50.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Salley Road
7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.2 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Salley Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road
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Continue on Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road
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Continue on Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East
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Continue on Richland Avenue West
3.5 mi · 6 min · Richland Avenue West
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn left onto Belvedere Road
1 km · 1 min · Belvedere Road
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
11 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Clearwater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Orangeburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Goose Creek and 65.6 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Goose Creek and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Orangeburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orangeburg.
Denmark
Columbia
Camden
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 113.21 mi (182.19 km).
#1 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
Clearwater is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4968000, -81.8920600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearwater (-81.89206, 33.4968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $18.58 | $37.17 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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