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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.61 mi
03h 30m
Flight
148.51 mi
239.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.51 mi
Kilometers
239.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.61 mi
Kilometers
266.52 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-19T07:04
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Goose Creek
82.8 mi
01h 45m
To Greenwood
82.8 mi
01h 45m

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
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    17.4 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Greenwood Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 178

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 178

  17. 17

    Continue on Bruce Road

    697 ft · 12 sec · Bruce Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bradley Street

    2941 ft · 50 sec · Bradley Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mosley Road

    1577 ft · 27 sec · Mosley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Rock House Road

    1678 ft · 28 sec · Rock House Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Scotts Ferry Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Scotts Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on S-41-98

    2460 ft · 42 sec · S-41-98

  23. 23

    Continue on S-41-227

    2.1 mi · 3 min · S-41-227

  24. 24

    Continue on Kathy Hill Road

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Kathy Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sivell Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Sivell Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road

    914 ft · 16 sec · Warren Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Beaudrot Avenue

    95 m · 11 sec · Beaudrot Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street North

    151 m · 20 sec · Main Street North

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue

    52 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
95.1 mi · 57%
Columbia Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Greenwood Highway
10.7 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
7.02 mi · 4%
Highway 25 South
5.96 mi · 4%
Sivell Road
4.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

93.3 mi · 01h 41m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 45m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Goose Creek and 82.8 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 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 Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 148.51 mi (239.01 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.26
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.13 $46.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.87 $51.73
Premium $4.78 $27.90 $55.81
Diesel $5.62 $32.84 $65.69

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 Greenwood. The current time is 07:04:41.

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.