How far is McCormick, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from McCormick, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCormick and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCormick and Goose Creek.
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Start on East Gold Street
2366 ft · 42 sec · East Gold Street
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Turn right
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway
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Turn left
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
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Continue on Railroad Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West
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Continue on Festival Trail Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Continue on John Nunn Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway
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Turn left onto Salley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Turn left onto Five Chop Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road
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Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCormick and Goose Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McCormick 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 McCormick to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from McCormick and 85.3 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McCormick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near North
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCormick and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 145.39 mi (233.98 km).
#1 McCormick
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.9134600, -82.2934600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.35 | $52.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.46 | $66.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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