How far is Goose Creek, SC from Ravenel, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Ravenel, SC is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Ravenel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Ravenel.
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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 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goose Creek Boulevard South
1.4 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 461 North
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Paul Cantrell Boulevard
1723 ft · 31 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Continue on Glen McConnell Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Glen McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Glenn McConnell Parkway
1821 ft · 33 sec · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bees Ferry Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 165
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 165
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At the end of the road, turn right
1717 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
529 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Ravenel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
8.21 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Ravenel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Ravenel?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Goose Creek and 14.5 miles from Ravenel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Ravenel.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Ravenel. Straight-line distance: 19.64 mi (31.61 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 Ravenel
Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,768 |
| Coordinates | 32.7632300, -80.2501000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ravenel (-80.2501, 32.76323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
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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