How far is Goose Creek, SC from Southern Shops, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Southern Shops, SC is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.67 mi
03h 32m
Flight
178.38 mi
287.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.38 mi
Kilometers
287.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.67 mi
Kilometers
306.85 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southern Shops
Sat, May 30, 8:17 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, May 30, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-30T16:44
Arrive Southern Shops
Sat, May 30, 8:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Springdale
SC

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

From Goose Creek
95.4 mi
01h 46m
To Southern Shops
95.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Southern Shops.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Southern Shops.

  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

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    33 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business North: Spartanburg

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    69 m · 4 sec · Veterans Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Road 525, Fairforest Road

    990 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fairforest Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairforest Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Shea Marie Street

    117 m · 22 sec · Shea Marie Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Robin Circle

    67 m · 12 sec · Robin Circle

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Surf Lane

    65 m · 9 sec · Surf Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Surf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Southern Shops.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
154 mi · 81%
Spartanburg
33 mi · 17%
Fairforest Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 1%
I 85 Business North
0.34 mi
Old State Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

153 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
178.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 46m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southern Shops.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Southern Shops?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Goose Creek and 95.3 miles from Southern Shops.

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

The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southern Shops.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Southern Shops. Straight-line distance: 178.38 mi (287.08 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Southern Shops

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,767
Coordinates34.9859500, -81.9945500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Southern Shops (-81.99455, 34.98595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.47 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
13.46 gal · 50.94 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.81 $59.61
Premium $4.78 $32.16 $64.31
Diesel $5.62 $37.85 $75.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Southern Shops. The current time is 16:44:44.

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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.