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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
61.73 mi
01h 11m
Flight
59.23 mi
95.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.23 mi
Kilometers
95.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.34 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-23T05:38
Arrive Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Harleyville
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Goose Creek
30.9 mi
00h 35m
To Orangeburg
30.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on University Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2254 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    50.4 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Magnolia Street

    102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Whitman Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
52.2 mi · 84%
Five Chop Road
6.58 mi · 11%
John C Calhoun Drive
1.23 mi · 2%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 2%
US 301 South
0.29 mi
Old State Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

50.4 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleyville
00h 35m from Goose Creek
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Clear near Orangeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Harleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Goose Creek and 30.9 miles from Orangeburg.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goose Creek and Clear near Orangeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Harleyville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

56 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

66 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

69 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

76 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 59.23 mi (95.32 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.66 $19.31
Premium $4.78 $10.42 $20.83
Diesel $5.62 $12.26 $24.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Orangeburg. The current time is 05:38:08.

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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.