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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Walterboro, SC is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.28 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.15 mi
59.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.44 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walterboro
Sat, May 23, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, May 23, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-23T15:15
Arrive Walterboro
Sat, May 23, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Goose Creek
20.6 mi
00h 32m
To Walterboro
20.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Ladson Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dorchester Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dorchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2249 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    1133 ft · 29 sec · South Jefferies Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 49%
Dorchester Road
5.4 mi · 13%
Ladson Road
4.67 mi · 11%
Cottageville Highway
4.06 mi · 10%
University Boulevard
2.87 mi · 7%
Hampton Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Boonehill Road

Continue on Boonehill Road

20.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 32m from Goose Creek
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walterboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Goose Creek and 20.7 miles from Walterboro.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walterboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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 Cottageville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Lincolnville Town Office

Lincolnville , SC
141 W Broad St, Lincolnville, SC 29485
Rating 1.1/5 19 reviews City government office
Summerville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville , SC
200 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Walterboro. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.78 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Walterboro

City in South Carolina

Population5,343
Coordinates32.9051700, -80.6667700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Walterboro (-80.66677, 32.90517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.78 $11.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.47 $12.93
Premium $4.78 $6.98 $13.95
Diesel $5.62 $8.21 $16.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Walterboro. The current time is 15:15:22.

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.