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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Clover, SC is about 191.4 miles (308 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.39 mi
03h 42m
Flight
162.28 mi
261.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.28 mi
Kilometers
261.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.39 mi
Kilometers
308.01 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Wed, May 13, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Clover
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Goose Creek
95.8 mi
01h 51m
To Clover
95.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Filbert Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
94.9 mi · 50%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 28%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 4%
York Highway
6.54 mi · 3%
Filbert Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
Alexander Love Highway
4.38 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
162.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 51m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Goose Creek and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Goose Creek and 95.6 miles from Clover.

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

The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Clover. Straight-line distance: 162.28 mi (261.16 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.56 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
13.5 gal · 51.12 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.90 $59.79
Premium $4.78 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.62 $37.96 $75.92

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Clover. The current time is 21:42:33.

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.