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

The driving distance from Irwin, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.57 mi
02h 33m
Flight
126.72 mi
203.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.72 mi
Kilometers
203.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.57 mi
Kilometers
256.81 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 7:05 PM EST
Return by in Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 9:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irwin
2026-11-06T16:31
Arrive Goose Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 7:05 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irwin
9:30 PM EST
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
South Sumter
SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

From Irwin
75.6 mi
01h 16m
To Goose Creek
84 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Confederate Avenue

    879 ft · 41 sec · Confederate Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Patton Street

    797 ft · 40 sec · Patton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grace Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grace Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Memorial Park Road

    1280 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Great Falls Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Highway

    2354 ft · 40 sec · Kershaw Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 16%
Kershaw Camden Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 9%
Kershaw Highway
14.8 mi · 9%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 9%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
126.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Sumter
01h 16m from Irwin
Leave By
1:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Irwin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Irwin and 84 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Irwin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near South Sumter

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 South Sumter and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
City of Manning - City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Manning - City Hall

Manning , SC
29 W Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.

RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

63 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Columbia

65 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irwin and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 126.72 mi (203.94 km).

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#1 Irwin

Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6937600, -80.8222900
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Confederate Avenue (-80.822352, 34.693381)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $20.28
Round trip
$40.56
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $20.28 $40.56
Mid-grade $4.06 $22.84 $45.67
Premium $4.46 $25.08 $50.16
Diesel $5.72 $32.18 $64.35

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Irwin and Goose Creek. The current time is 16:31:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.