How far is Goose Creek, SC from Garden City, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Garden City, SC is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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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.
Town in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Garden City.
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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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Turn slight right onto Goose Creek Boulevard North
14.2 mi · 16 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Saints Delight Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road
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Continue on Saints Delight Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Saints Delight Road
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Turn right onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Turn straight onto US 17 Business: Garden City Beach, Surfside Beach
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Garden Lake Drive
1224 ft · 56 sec · Garden Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Hidden Lakes Drive
82 m · 12 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Garden City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ocean Highway
Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Garden City?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Goose Creek and 45.2 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 72.7 mi (117 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 Garden City
Garden City is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5929500, -79.0086500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-79.00865, 33.59295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.60 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
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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