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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Piedmont, SC is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.5 mi
03h 43m
Flight
183.35 mi
295.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.35 mi
Kilometers
295.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.5 mi
Kilometers
321.07 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piedmont
Sat, Nov 7, 8:54 AM EST
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 12:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-11-07T05:10
Arrive Piedmont
Sat, Nov 7, 8:54 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Goose Creek
99.7 mi
01h 51m
To Piedmont
99.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 20

    2822 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Piedmont Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Piedmont Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2759 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Anderson Street

    847 ft · 22 sec · Anderson Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Iler Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Iler Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
154 mi · 77%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 15%
Southern Connector
8.76 mi · 4%
Piedmont Highway
2.96 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 1%
I 185
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

153 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 51m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Piedmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Goose Creek and 99.8 miles from Piedmont.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 9:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.36 one way or $50.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 183.35 mi (295.08 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Piedmont

Piedmont is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7023400, -82.4645700
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Piedmont (-82.46457, 34.70234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.65 L · about $25.36
Round trip
$50.72
14.08 gal · 53.3 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $25.36 $50.72
Mid-grade $4.06 $28.55 $57.11
Premium $4.46 $31.36 $62.73
Diesel $5.72 $40.23 $80.47

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Piedmont. The current time is 05:10:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.