How far is Goose Creek, SC from Forest Acres, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Forest Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Forest Acres.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 8 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn left onto Old State Road
956 ft · 42 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
75 m · 17 sec · Old State Road
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Turn left onto Red Bank Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · Saint James Avenue
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Continue on State Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Turn right onto McLaurin Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · McLaurin Avenue
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Turn right onto Gross Avenue
968 ft · 43 sec · Gross Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gross Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Forest Acres.
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.
Saint James Avenue
Continue on Saint James Avenue
5.73 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Goose Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forest Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Forest Acres?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ladson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Goose Creek and 5.5 miles from Forest Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goose Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forest Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Ladson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
The City of Goose Creek
North Charleston Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ladson.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 9.33 mi (15.02 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 Forest Acres
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 10,269 |
| Coordinates | 33.1043400, -80.0984200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Acres (-80.09842, 33.10434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
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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