How far is Ninety Six, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Ninety Six, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
165.32 mi
02h 43m
Flight
141.23 mi
227.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.23 mi
Kilometers
227.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.32 mi
Kilometers
266.06 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ninety Six
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ninety Six
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Goose Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ninety Six
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
Gaston
SC

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

From Ninety Six
82.1 mi
01h 21m
To Goose Creek
83.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ninety Six and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street West

    3096 ft · 1 min · North Main Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on Ninety Six Highway

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Ninety Six Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 34

    1647 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 34

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 34

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 34

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 34

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 121

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 121

  9. 9

    Continue on Boundary Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boundary Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nance Street

    753 ft · 22 sec · Nance Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 219

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  16. 16

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ninety Six 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 59%
State Highway 219
33.5 mi · 20%
Highway 34
9.25 mi · 6%
Ninety Six Highway
6.63 mi · 4%
Main Street
4.95 mi · 3%
Highway 121
4.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

97.1 mi · 01h 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 21m from Ninety Six
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ninety Six and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ninety Six to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Ninety Six and 83.1 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ninety Six and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ninety Six and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 141.23 mi (227.29 km).

Ninety Six

#1 Ninety Six

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

Population2,043
Coordinates34.1751300, -82.0240100
Altitude168
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 Main Street West (-82.023976, 34.175046)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.08 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.19
11.66 gal · 44.16 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.09 $46.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.82 $51.64
Premium $4.78 $27.86 $55.71
Diesel $5.62 $32.79 $65.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ninety Six and Goose Creek. The current time is 04:24:57.

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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.