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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Elgin, SC is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
119.96 mi
02h 22m
Flight
93.18 mi
149.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.18 mi
Kilometers
149.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.96 mi
Kilometers
193.06 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Goose Creek
60 mi
01h 11m
To Elgin
60 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  11. 11

    Continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Two Notch Road

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Two Notch Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Two Notch Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Two Notch Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Two Notch Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ross Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Ross Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    98 m · 14 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
90 mi · 75%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 10%
Two Notch Road
8.65 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.42 mi · 2%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
1.68 mi · 1%
Jefferson Davis Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

88.2 mi · 01h 35m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
93.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 11m from Goose Creek
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Elgin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Goose Creek and 60 miles from Elgin.

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

The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Elgin.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 93.18 mi (149.96 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Elgin

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,585
Coordinates34.1709800, -80.7942500
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Elgin (-80.79425, 34.17098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.51
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.76 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.73 $37.47
Premium $4.78 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.62 $23.79 $47.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Elgin. The current time is 05:02:45.

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.