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

The driving distance from Hartsville, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
128.15 mi
02h 08m
Flight
96.28 mi
154.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.28 mi
Kilometers
154.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.15 mi
Kilometers
206.23 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sun, May 31, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in Hartsville
Sun, May 31, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartsville
2026-05-31T13:45
Arrive Goose Creek
Sun, May 31, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartsville
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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Hartsville
60.2 mi
01h 04m
To Goose Creek
67.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Oates Highway

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Brockington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Brockington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Honda Street

    885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Honda Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.1 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning

    772 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Honda Way
33.4 mi · 26%
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 20%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 11%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 11%
Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 11%
South 5th Street
5.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Honda Way

Merge slight left

31.1 mi · 00h 33m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 04m from Hartsville
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Hartsville and 67.9 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.94 km).

Hartsville

#1 Hartsville

City in South Carolina

Population7,479
Coordinates34.3740400, -80.0734000
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Street (-80.073236, 34.374108)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.81
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.90 $35.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.02 $40.04
Premium $4.78 $21.60 $43.19
Diesel $5.62 $25.42 $50.84

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartsville and Goose Creek. The current time is 13:45:56.

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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.