How far is Goose Creek, SC from Newport, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Newport, SC is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Newport.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto Old State Road
72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on University Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
93.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Holly Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Saluda Street
1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street
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Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 901
3144 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 901
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Continue on Heckle Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Heckle Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Adnah Church Road
60 m · 5 sec · Adnah Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adnah Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Newport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Boulevard
Merge slight right
93.1 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Newport?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Goose Creek and 87.4 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goose Creek and Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Newport. Straight-line distance: 151.69 mi (244.12 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 Newport
Newport is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9898600, -81.1009100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-81.10091, 34.98986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.60 | $22.22 | $44.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $25.03 | $50.05 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $27.49 | $54.97 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
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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