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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.78 mi
03h 00m
Flight
145.39 mi
233.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.39 mi
Kilometers
233.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.78 mi
Kilometers
271.62 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in McCormick
Wed, Jun 3, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCormick
2026-06-03T12:56
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCormick
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
North
SC

Town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA

From McCormick
83.5 mi
01h 30m
To Goose Creek
85.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 McCormick and Goose Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Gold Street

    2366 ft · 42 sec · East Gold Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  7. 7

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Railroad Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West

  14. 14

    Continue on Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  16. 16

    Continue on John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 55 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Goose Creek

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  33. 33

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
57 mi · 34%
Edgefield Highway
20.1 mi · 12%
North Road
16.3 mi · 10%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 7%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 5%
Augusta Road
5.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
145.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North
01h 30m from McCormick
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Denmark

32 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

42 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

83 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

106 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCormick and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 145.39 mi (233.98 km).

McCormick

#1 McCormick

Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina

Population2,320
Coordinates33.9134600, -82.2934600
Altitude163
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 Gold Street (-82.293338, 33.913372)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.54 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
11.9 gal · 45.08 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McCormick and Goose Creek. The current time is 12:56:05.

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.