How far is Goose Creek, SC from Tega Cay, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Tega Cay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Tega Cay.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto Old State Road
72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on University Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
93.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
1643 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 160 West
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West
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Turn left onto Stonecrest Boulevard
1296 ft · 38 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard
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Turn slight right
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Hubert Graham Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way
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Turn left onto Gold Hill Road
1745 ft · 33 sec · Gold Hill Road
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Continue on Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Turn left onto Windward Drive
1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive
81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Tega Cay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Boulevard
Merge slight right
93.1 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Tega Cay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Tega Cay?
The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Goose Creek and 91.1 miles from Tega Cay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goose Creek and Mostly Sunny near Tega Cay.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 152.25 mi (245.02 km).
#1 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.72 | $61.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
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 13, 2026
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