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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Fairfax, SC is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.3 mi
02h 08m
Flight
69.8 mi
112.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.8 mi
Kilometers
112.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.3 mi
Kilometers
127.62 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfax
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Wed, May 13, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-12T22:02
Arrive Fairfax
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Goose Creek
39.6 mi
01h 04m
To Fairfax
39.7 mi
01h 04m

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
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Ladson Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dorchester Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dorchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2249 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    20.2 mi · 36 min · South Jefferies Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Walterboro Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Walterboro Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Charleston Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Elm Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Elm Street East

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hampton Avenue

    68 m · 9 sec · Hampton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Street East

    90 m · 13 sec · 7th Street East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jefferies Boulevard
20.2 mi · 25%
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 25%
Augusta Highway
5.49 mi · 7%
Dorchester Road
5.4 mi · 7%
Ladson Road
4.67 mi · 6%
Charleston Highway
4.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Jefferies Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferies Boulevard

20.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
01h 04m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Goose Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Goose Creek and 39.7 miles from Fairfax.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goose Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfax.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 69.8 mi (112.34 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Fairfax

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,622
Coordinates32.9590500, -81.2365000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Fairfax (-81.2365, 32.95905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.18
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.09 $22.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.78 $13.38 $26.76
Diesel $5.62 $15.75 $31.49

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 Fairfax. The current time is 22:02:34.

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.