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

The driving distance from McColl, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.41 mi
02h 38m
Flight
119.92 mi
192.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.92 mi
Kilometers
192.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.41 mi
Kilometers
267.81 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in McColl
Wed, Jun 3, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McColl
2026-06-03T13:44
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McColl
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
Turbeville
SC

Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From McColl
76.5 mi
01h 19m
To Goose Creek
89.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Gibson Avenue

    629 ft · 30 sec · East Gibson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Tatum Avenue

    23.4 mi · 31 min · West Tatum Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning

    772 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McColl 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lucas Street
43.7 mi · 26%
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 16%
West Tatum Avenue
23.4 mi · 14%
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 12%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 9%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West Lucas Street

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turbeville
01h 19m from McColl
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McColl and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Turbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from McColl and 89.9 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McColl and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Turbeville

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 Turbeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Turbeville Town Hall

Turbeville , SC
1400 Main St, Turbeville, SC 29162
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kingstree

31 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

42 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McColl and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 119.92 mi (192.99 km).

McColl

#1 McColl

Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,943
Coordinates34.6687700, -79.5453300
Altitude56
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 Gibson Avenue (-79.545221, 34.668689)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.23 L · about $23.25
Round trip
$46.50
11.74 gal · 44.46 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.25 $46.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.00 $52.00
Premium $4.78 $28.05 $56.09
Diesel $5.62 $33.01 $66.03

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McColl and Goose Creek. The current time is 13:44:04.

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.