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

The driving distance from Marion, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
107.28 mi
02h 06m
Flight
90.37 mi
145.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.37 mi
Kilometers
145.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.28 mi
Kilometers
172.65 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Marion
Tue, May 12, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Goose Creek
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Andrews
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Marion
54.9 mi
01h 03m
To Goose Creek
52.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Godbold Street

    21 m · 5 sec · West Godbold Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1345 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 41

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 41

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 41 (Alt)

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41 (Alt)

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 378

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 378

  7. 7

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kingsburg Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Georgetown Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Georgetown Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 41

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41

  12. 12

    Continue on County Line Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
16 mi · 15%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 41
12.8 mi · 12%
South Main Street
9.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 41 (Alt)
8.58 mi · 8%
Kingsburg Highway
3.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andrews
01h 03m from Marion
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marion and Mostly Cloudy near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Marion and 52.4 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marion and Mostly Cloudy near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

34 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

76 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

85 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

109 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 90.37 mi (145.43 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

Population6,200
Coordinates34.1782200, -79.4006100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: West Godbold Street (-79.400599, 34.178343)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.78 $18.11 $36.22
Diesel $5.62 $21.31 $42.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Goose Creek. The current time is 19:41:48.

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.