How far is Goose Creek, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Summerville, SC is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
11.22 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.69 mi
13.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.69 mi
Kilometers
13.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.05 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
Ladson
SC

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

From Goose Creek
5 mi
00h 09m
To Summerville
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Summerville.

  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

    7.9 mi · 12 min · University Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3224 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
7.92 mi · 71%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 10%
North Main Street
0.61 mi · 5%
Old State Road
0.25 mi · 2%
East Richardson Avenue
0.02 mi
The Oaks Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Continue on University Boulevard

7.92 mi · 00h 12m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladson
00h 09m from Goose Creek
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Summerville?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Ladson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Goose Creek and 6.2 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goose Creek and Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Ladson

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 Ladson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

16 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

76 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

80 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

103 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 8.69 mi (13.98 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.77 $3.54
Premium $4.78 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.62 $2.25 $4.50

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 Summerville. The current time is 02:35:42.

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.