How far is Goose Creek, SC from Kershaw, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Kershaw, SC is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Kershaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Kershaw.
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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 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
23.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on C E Murray Boulevard
11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
984 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Continue on South Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive
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Continue on Bultman Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street
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Turn left onto South Matson Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Matson Street
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Turn right onto West Hilton Street
788 ft · 13 sec · West Hilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Kershaw.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Kershaw?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Goose Creek and 65.2 miles from Kershaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Summerton Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Kershaw. Straight-line distance: 113.05 mi (181.94 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 Kershaw
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,404 |
| Coordinates | 34.5518200, -80.5836800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kershaw (-80.58368, 34.55182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.03 | $44.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
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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