How far is Goose Creek, SC from Seabrook Island, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Seabrook Island, SC is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.55 mi
01h 13m
Flight
29.04 mi
46.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.04 mi
Kilometers
46.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.55 mi
Kilometers
63.65 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Ravenel
SC

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Goose Creek
19.8 mi
00h 36m
To Seabrook Island
19.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Seabrook Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Seabrook Island.

  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 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Goose Creek Boulevard South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  7. 7

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah

    2462 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    127 m · 8 sec · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right

    44 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Seabrook Island.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 18%
Mark Clark Expressway
6.6 mi · 17%
Main Road
6.55 mi · 17%
I 26 East
4.98 mi · 13%
Savannah Highway
4.49 mi · 11%
Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.08 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Bohicket Road

Continue on Bohicket Road

7.31 mi · 00h 18m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenel
00h 36m from Goose Creek
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Seabrook Island?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Goose Creek and 19.8 miles from Seabrook Island.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ravenel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenel.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

27 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

56 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

104 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

108 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.73 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Seabrook Island

#2 Seabrook Island

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

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.78 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.62 $7.82 $15.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Seabrook Island. The current time is 23:02:39.

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.