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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
City in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway
609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street
47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Take the exit slight left
115 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road
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Turn right
17.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue on Red Bank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road
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Turn right onto Old State Road
1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road
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Turn right 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 Myrtle Beach and Goose Creek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andrews.
Kingstree
Charleston, South Carolina
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Dillon
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).
#1 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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