How far is Pacolet, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Pacolet, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pacolet and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacolet and Goose Creek.
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Start on Crescent Street
771 ft · 35 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
27 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1496 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Highway 150
555 ft · 21 sec · North Highway 150
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on Spartanburg Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Spartanburg Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on Thompson Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on North Pinckney Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street
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Continue on Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway
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Turn slight left onto Watson Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121
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Take the ramp slight right
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Pacolet and Goose Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Pacolet 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 Pacolet to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Pacolet and 92.1 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 $25.71 one way or $51.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pacolet and Sunny near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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 Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pacolet and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 165.48 mi (266.32 km).
#1 Pacolet
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,604 |
| Coordinates | 34.8990200, -81.7617700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.74 | $57.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
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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