How far is Goose Creek, SC from Due West, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Due West, SC is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.92 mi
03h 56m
Flight
164.55 mi
264.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.55 mi
Kilometers
264.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.92 mi
Kilometers
313.7 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Due West
Mon, May 25, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Mon, May 25, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-25T09:52
Arrive Due West
Mon, May 25, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
West Columbia
SC

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

From Goose Creek
97.5 mi
01h 58m
To Due West
97.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Due West.

  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

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  12. 12

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1456 ft · 30 sec · Highway 76 West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 252

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 252

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 252

  22. 22

    Continue on South Greenwood Avenue

    1070 ft · 22 sec · South Greenwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Shoals Junction Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Shoals Junction Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 184 East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 184 East

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto College Street

    34 m · 2 sec · College Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
154 mi · 79%
Highway 252
8.28 mi · 4%
State Highway 252
5.65 mi · 3%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 3%
Smith Street
4.05 mi · 2%
Highway 184 East
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

153 mi · 02h 46m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Columbia
01h 58m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Patchy Fog near Due West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Due West?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Goose Creek and 97.4 miles from Due West.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Patchy Fog near Due West.

Stop Ideas Near West Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

3 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

50 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Due West. Straight-line distance: 164.55 mi (264.82 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Due West

#2 Due West

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

Population1,198
Coordinates34.3334500, -82.3879000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Due West (-82.3879, 34.33345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.50
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.25 $54.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.47 $60.94
Premium $4.78 $32.87 $65.75
Diesel $5.62 $38.69 $77.39

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Due West. The current time is 09:52:23.

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.