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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
88.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 15 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Two Notch Road
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Two Notch Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Two Notch Road
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Turn straight onto Two Notch Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Two Notch Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ross Street
135 m · 22 sec · Ross Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Railroad Avenue
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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.
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
88.2 mi · 01h 35m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 93.18 mi (149.96 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 Elgin
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 34.1709800, -80.7942500 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-80.79425, 34.17098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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