How far is Isle of Palms, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Isle of Palms, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.68 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.24 mi
30.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.24 mi
Kilometers
30.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.33 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, May 6, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Isle of Palms
Wed, May 6, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isle of Palms
2026-05-06T18:18
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, May 6, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Isle of Palms
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Charleston
SC

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

From Isle of Palms
11.7 mi
00h 16m
To Goose Creek
13.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Palms and Goose Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Boulevard

    2128 ft · 53 sec · Palm Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hungry Neck Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Rhett Avenue

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on N. Rhett Ave

    119 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rhett Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rhett Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Brown Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Brown Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Red Bank Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Red Bank Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    841 ft · 18 sec · Old State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isle of Palms and Goose Creek.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mark Clark Expressway
9.73 mi · 38%
Isle of Palms Connector
3.63 mi · 14%
Henry Brown Boulevard
3.49 mi · 14%
Hungry Neck Boulevard
2.13 mi · 8%
North Rhett Avenue
2.12 mi · 8%
Red Bank Road
1.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Mark Clark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

9.73 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Charleston
00h 16m from Isle of Palms
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Isle of Palms and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Isle of Palms to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Isle of Palms and 13.9 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Isle of Palms and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near North Charleston

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 North Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

3 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

91 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Isle of Palms and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.97 km).

Isle of Palms

#1 Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,371
Coordinates32.7868400, -79.7948000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Boulevard (-79.793772, 32.785414)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $4.78 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.62 $5.12 $10.24

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Isle of Palms and Goose Creek. The current time is 18:18:20.

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.