How far is Goose Creek, SC from Great Falls, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Great Falls, SC is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
146.28 mi
02h 48m
Flight
120.93 mi
194.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.62 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.28 mi
Kilometers
235.42 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-06-01T01:08
Arrive Great Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Goose Creek
73.2 mi
01h 24m
To Great Falls
73.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Great Falls.

  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

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  13. 13

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Road 41, Winnsboro

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Duraham Place Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Duraham Place Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    12 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
94.9 mi · 65%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
21.4 mi · 15%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 5%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 2%
Duraham Place Road
2.63 mi · 2%
Hampton Street
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

93.1 mi · 01h 41m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
01h 24m from Goose Creek
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Great Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Great Falls?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Goose Creek and 73.1 miles from Great Falls.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Great Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

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Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 120.93 mi (194.62 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Great Falls

#2 Great Falls

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

Population1,872
Coordinates34.5751400, -80.9020200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Great Falls (-80.90202, 34.57514)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $4.78 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $5.62 $29.02 $58.04

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Great Falls. The current time is 01:08:09.

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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.