How far is Goose Creek, SC from East Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to East Sumter, SC is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
83.16 mi
01h 47m
Flight
67 mi
107.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67 mi
Kilometers
107.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.83 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Lane
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Goose Creek
41.6 mi
00h 53m
To East Sumter
41.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and East Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    956 ft · 42 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    75 m · 17 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Bank Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Goose Creek Boulevard North

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  10. 10

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · North Brooks Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1211 ft · 23 sec · Manning Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Lafayette Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Lafayette Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Nort Pike East

    1174 ft · 20 sec · Nort Pike East

  21. 21

    Continue on North Pike East

    1297 ft · 29 sec · North Pike East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McLean Street

    1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Young Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Young Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Young Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Brooks Street
16.1 mi · 19%
Goose Creek Boulevard North
14.2 mi · 17%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 14%
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 6%
Greeleyville Highway
2.41 mi · 3%
East Liberty Street
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lane
00h 53m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near East Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to East Sumter?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Goose Creek and 41.5 miles from East Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lane

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

73 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

76 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

106 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and East Sumter. Straight-line distance: 67 mi (107.83 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
East Sumter

#2 East Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,343
Coordinates33.9254400, -80.2961900
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: East Sumter (-80.29619, 33.92544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and East Sumter. The current time is 01:51:43.

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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.