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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Loris, SC is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
121.55 mi
02h 54m
Flight
99.24 mi
159.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.24 mi
Kilometers
159.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.55 mi
Kilometers
195.62 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loris
Sat, May 2, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, May 2, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-02T15:39
Arrive Loris
Sat, May 2, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Goose Creek
60.8 mi
01h 27m
To Loris
60.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saints Delight Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Saints Delight Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Saints Delight Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    860 ft · 15 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Railroad Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
31.4 mi · 26%
North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 18%
Main Street
18.7 mi · 15%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 11%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 10%
Highmarket Street
9.45 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Turn left onto North Fraser Street

21.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 27m from Goose Creek
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Rain Showers near Loris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Goose Creek and 60.8 miles from Loris.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Rain Showers near Loris.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Loris. Straight-line distance: 99.24 mi (159.71 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Loris

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

Population2,807
Coordinates34.0562800, -78.8903000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Loris (-78.8903, 34.05628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.99
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.99 $33.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.78 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $5.62 $24.13 $48.25

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Loris. The current time is 15:39:07.

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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.