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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Irwin, SC is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.06 mi
03h 11m
Flight
126.72 mi
203.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.72 mi
Kilometers
203.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.06 mi
Kilometers
243.1 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 9:18 PM EST
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-11-06T18:06
Arrive Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 9:18 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
9:00 PM EST
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
South Sumter
SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

From Goose Creek
75.6 mi
01h 36m
To Irwin
75.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    956 ft · 42 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    75 m · 17 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Bank Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Goose Creek Boulevard North

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  10. 10

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Matson Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    2354 ft · 46 sec · Kershaw Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Memorial Park Road

    1280 ft · 25 sec · Memorial Park Road

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Grace Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grace Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Patton Street

    797 ft · 40 sec · Patton Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Confederate Avenue

    879 ft · 39 sec · Confederate Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Confederate Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kershaw Camden Highway
16.1 mi · 11%
North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 10%
Kershaw Highway
14.8 mi · 10%
Goose Creek Boulevard North
14.2 mi · 9%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 8%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
126.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Sumter
01h 36m from Goose Creek
Leave By
10:36 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Goose Creek and Light Rain near Irwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Goose Creek and 75.5 miles from Irwin.

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

The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Goose Creek and Light Rain near Irwin.

Stop Ideas Near South Sumter

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Sumter and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
City of Manning - City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Manning - City Hall

Manning , SC
29 W Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.

RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

63 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Columbia

65 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Irwin. Straight-line distance: 126.72 mi (203.94 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 Irwin

Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6937600, -80.8222900
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Irwin (-80.82229, 34.69376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.18 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.66 gal · 40.36 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $4.06 $21.62 $43.24
Premium $4.46 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.72 $30.46 $60.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Irwin. The current time is 18:06:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.