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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Taylors, SC is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
201.16 mi
03h 47m
Flight
186.5 mi
300.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.5 mi
Kilometers
300.15 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.16 mi
Kilometers
323.74 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylors
Sat, May 2, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sun, May 3, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-02T19:27
Arrive Taylors
Sat, May 2, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Goose Creek
100.6 mi
01h 53m
To Taylors
100.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    9 mi · 10 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Haywood Road

    1574 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Haywood Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haywood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East North Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Spartanburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Spartanburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brushy Creek Road

    2775 ft · 1 min · Brushy Creek Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Taylors Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Taylors Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1665 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
154 mi · 77%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 15%
Golden Strip Freeway
8.97 mi · 4%
Taylors Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Haywood Road
1.71 mi · 1%
East North Street
1.25 mi · 1%
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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 53m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Rain Showers near Taylors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Goose Creek and 100.6 miles from Taylors.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Rain Showers near Taylors.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Taylors. Straight-line distance: 186.5 mi (300.15 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Taylors

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population21,617
Coordinates34.9203900, -82.2962300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Taylors (-82.29623, 34.92039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.87 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.25
14.2 gal · 53.74 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.12 $56.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.45 $62.89
Premium $4.78 $33.92 $67.85
Diesel $5.62 $39.93 $79.86

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Taylors. The current time is 19:27:25.

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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.