How far is Goose Creek, SC from Saint Matthews, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
70.46 mi
01h 22m
Flight
63.91 mi
102.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.91 mi
Kilometers
102.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.46 mi
Kilometers
113.39 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, May 2, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-02T13:22
Arrive Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
35.2 mi
00h 41m
To Saint Matthews
35.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Saint Matthews.

  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

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: St. Matthews

    603 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Saint Matthews Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Saint Matthews Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Harry C Raysor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harry C Raysor Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    89 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
60.9 mi · 86%
Saint Matthews Road
7.03 mi · 10%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 2%
Harry C Raysor Drive
0.76 mi · 1%
US 601
0.26 mi
Old State Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

59.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleyville
00h 41m from Goose Creek
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Saint Matthews?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 35.2 miles from Goose Creek and 35.2 miles from Saint Matthews.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

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 Saint Matthews. Straight-line distance: 63.91 mi (102.85 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Saint Matthews

#2 Saint Matthews

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

Population1,903
Coordinates33.6648800, -80.7778700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Saint Matthews (-80.77787, 33.66488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Saint Matthews. The current time is 13:22:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.