How far is Goose Creek, SC from Five Forks, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
191.93 mi
03h 35m
Flight
178.19 mi
286.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.19 mi
Kilometers
286.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.93 mi
Kilometers
308.88 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Five Forks
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Springdale
SC

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

From Goose Creek
95.9 mi
01h 47m
To Five Forks
95.9 mi
01h 47m

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
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Five Forks.

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Laurens Road

    833 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 14

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Adams Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Adams Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Scuffletown Road

    99 m · 11 sec · Scuffletown Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    62 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
154 mi · 80%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 15%
Adams Mill Road
2.77 mi · 1%
Highway 14
1.5 mi · 1%
Golden Strip Freeway
1.17 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
178.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 47m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Five Forks?

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Goose Creek and 95.9 miles from Five Forks.

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

The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.82 one way or $53.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 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 Five Forks.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 178.19 mi (286.77 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.64 L · about $26.82
Round trip
$53.63
13.54 gal · 51.28 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.82 $53.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.78 $32.35 $64.69
Diesel $5.62 $38.07 $76.15

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 Five Forks. The current time is 05:00:39.

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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.