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

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Welcome, SC is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 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
203.44 mi
03h 47m
Flight
187.88 mi
302.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.88 mi
Kilometers
302.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.44 mi
Kilometers
327.4 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 Welcome
Mon, May 25, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Tue, May 26, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-05-25T19:33
Arrive Welcome
Mon, May 25, 11:21 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
101.7 mi
01h 53m
To Welcome
101.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Southern Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest

    675 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto White Horse Road

    2 mi · 4 min · White Horse Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Welcome Avenue

    2082 ft · 59 sec · Welcome Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brownwood Drive

    964 ft · 42 sec · Brownwood Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brownwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
154 mi · 76%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 15%
Southern Connector
14.2 mi · 7%
White Horse Road
2.03 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 1%
I 185
1.09 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
+15.5 mi
187.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 53m from Goose Creek
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Creek and Patchy Fog near Welcome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 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 101.7 miles from Goose Creek and 101.7 miles from Welcome.

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

The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 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 $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Creek and Patchy Fog near Welcome.

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 Welcome. Straight-line distance: 187.88 mi (302.36 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Welcome

City in Minnesota

Population6,668
Coordinates34.8265100, -82.4390100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Welcome (-82.43901, 34.82651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.17 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
14.36 gal · 54.34 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.80 $63.60
Premium $4.78 $34.31 $68.61
Diesel $5.62 $40.38 $80.76

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Welcome. The current time is 19:33:32.

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.