How far is Goose Creek, SC from Ridgeville, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Ridgeville, SC is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Ridgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Ridgeville.
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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
17 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 27: Ridgeville, Saint George
1445 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Old Gilliard Road
75 m · 4 sec · Old Gilliard Road
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Continue on Ridgeville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Turn left
2591 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Continue on Church Street
2539 ft · 53 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Ridgeville.
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.
University Boulevard
Merge slight right
17 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ridgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Ridgeville?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Summerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Goose Creek and 11.9 miles from Ridgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ridgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Summerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
The City of Goose Creek
Goose Creek Clerk of Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.28 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 Ridgeville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 33.0957200, -80.3153700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeville (-80.31537, 33.09572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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 25, 2026
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