How far is Goose Creek, SC from Saluda, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Saluda, SC is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Calhoun 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 Saluda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Saluda.
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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
93.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1900 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Saluda.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Boulevard
Merge slight right
93.3 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Saluda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Saluda?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Goose Creek and 68.8 miles from Saluda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Saluda.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Matthews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Saluda. Straight-line distance: 122.55 mi (197.22 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 Saluda
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 3,566 |
| Coordinates | 34.0015200, -81.7720500 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saluda (-81.77205, 34.00152)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.25 | $38.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.52 | $43.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
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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