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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on South 5th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway
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Continue on North Brockington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Brockington Street
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Turn left onto East Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn right onto Honda Street
885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street
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Continue on Honda Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way
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Take the ramp right
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning
772 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road
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Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue on Red Bank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road
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Turn right onto Old State Road
1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road
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Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.94 km).
#1 Hartsville
City in South Carolina
| Population | 7,479 |
| Coordinates | 34.3740400, -80.0734000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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