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

The driving distance from Kershaw, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.68 mi
02h 22m
Flight
113.05 mi
181.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.05 mi
Kilometers
181.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.68 mi
Kilometers
213.53 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Kershaw
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kershaw
2026-04-19T09:13
Arrive Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kershaw
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Kershaw
65.4 mi
01h 11m
To Goose Creek
67.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hilton Street

    788 ft · 15 sec · East Hilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Matson Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Matson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kershaw 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 20%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 11%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 11%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 11%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 11%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 6%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 11m from Kershaw
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kershaw and Mostly Cloudy 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 Kershaw to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 65.4 miles from Kershaw and 67.3 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kershaw and Mostly Cloudy 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manning and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 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
Summerton Town Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Summerton Town Hall

Summerton , SC
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.

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Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
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Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kershaw and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 113.05 mi (181.94 km).

Kershaw

#1 Kershaw

Town in South Carolina

Population2,404
Coordinates34.5518200, -80.5836800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hilton Street (-80.58369, 34.551843)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $18.54
Round trip
$37.07
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.54 $37.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.73 $41.46
Premium $4.78 $22.36 $44.72
Diesel $5.62 $26.32 $52.64

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kershaw and Goose Creek. The current time is 09:13:48.

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.