How far is Goose Creek, SC from Murrells Inlet, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Murrells Inlet, SC is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.74 mi
02h 01m
Flight
69.49 mi
111.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.49 mi
Kilometers
111.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.74 mi
Kilometers
139.59 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murrells Inlet
Sat, May 2, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, May 2, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-02T08:26
Arrive Murrells Inlet
Sat, May 2, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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

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
Jamestown
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Goose Creek
43.4 mi
01h 00m
To Murrells Inlet
43.4 mi
01h 00m

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
Murrells Inlet Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Saturday
Using Jackson as the closest live forecast in the Georgetown County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Murrells Inlet.

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 17

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wachesaw Road

    1253 ft · 40 sec · Wachesaw Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 17 Business

    1660 ft · 57 sec · US 17 Business

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US 17 Business

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
31.4 mi · 36%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 20%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 16%
Highmarket Street
9.45 mi · 11%
Highway 17
1.75 mi · 2%
Church Street
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Highway

Continue on Ocean Highway

17.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 00m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murrells Inlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Murrells Inlet?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Goose Creek and 43.4 miles from Murrells Inlet.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murrells Inlet.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

44 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

54 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

102 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Murrells Inlet. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.84 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Murrells Inlet

#2 Murrells Inlet

Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates33.5510000, -79.0414300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Murrells Inlet (-79.04143, 33.551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

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 Murrells Inlet. The current time is 08:26:29.

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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.