How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
102.99 mi
02h 08m
Flight
82.27 mi
132.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.27 mi
Kilometers
132.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.99 mi
Kilometers
165.75 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Fri, Apr 24, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Fri, Apr 24, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-23T22:29
Arrive Goose Creek
Fri, Apr 24, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach
51.4 mi
01h 04m
To Goose Creek
51.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway

    609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue North

    889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 17

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    115 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saints Delight Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Goose Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 17%
Highway 17
14.4 mi · 14%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 14%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 13%
Highmarket Street
9.45 mi · 9%
County Line Road
8.13 mi · 8%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andrews
01h 04m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 51.4 miles from Myrtle Beach and 51.6 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Myrtle Beach and Sunny 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 Myrtle Beach and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 82.27 mi (132.4 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.78 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.62 $20.47 $40.94

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Goose Creek. The current time is 22:29:45.

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.