How far is Goose Creek, SC from Surfside Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.62 mi
02h 10m
Flight
74.89 mi
120.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.62 mi
Kilometers
149.06 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surfside Beach
Fri, May 1, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Fri, May 1, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-01T14:10
Arrive Surfside Beach
Fri, May 1, 4:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Jamestown
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Goose Creek
46.3 mi
01h 05m
To Surfside Beach
46.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
Surfside Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Friday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Surfside Beach.

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saints Delight Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Saints Delight Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Saints Delight Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US 17 Business: Garden City Beach, Surfside Beach

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Surfside Drive

    3249 ft · 1 min · Surfside Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Surfside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
31.4 mi · 34%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 19%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 15%
Highmarket Street
9.45 mi · 10%
US 17 Business
3.92 mi · 4%
Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Highway

Continue on Ocean Highway

17.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 05m from Goose Creek
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Goose Creek and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Surfside Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Surfside Beach?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Goose Creek and 46.3 miles from Surfside Beach.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Goose Creek and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Surfside Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

44 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

54 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

102 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.53 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Surfside Beach

#2 Surfside Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,580
Coordinates33.6060000, -78.9730900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Surfside Beach (-78.97309, 33.606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Surfside Beach. The current time is 14:10:01.

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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.