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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.75 mi
00h 40m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.09 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Stephen
Mon, May 25, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Mon, May 25, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-24T23:51
Arrive Saint Stephen
Mon, May 25, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Moncks Corner
SC

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Goose Creek
15.9 mi
00h 20m
To Saint Stephen
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    956 ft · 42 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    75 m · 17 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Bank Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Goose Creek Boulevard North

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Barry Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
14.2 mi · 45%
Red Bank Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Old State Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Church Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Barry Place
0.04 mi
The Oaks Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Goose Creek Boulevard North

Turn slight right onto Goose Creek Boulevard North

14.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moncks Corner
00h 20m from Goose Creek
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Stephen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Moncks Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Goose Creek and 15.8 miles from Saint Stephen.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Stephen.

Stop Ideas Near Moncks Corner

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

36 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

96 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

106 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.19 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.44 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.96 $9.92
Premium $4.78 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.62 $6.30 $12.60

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

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Saint Stephen. The current time is 23:51:35.

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.