How far is Pelzer, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Pelzer, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelzer and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelzer and Goose Creek.
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Start on Smythe Street
38 m · 10 sec · Smythe Street
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Turn left onto Lebby Street
842 ft · 18 sec · Lebby Street
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Pelzer 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Pelzer 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 Pelzer to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Pelzer and 97.5 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelzer and Sunny near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near West Columbia
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 West Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelzer and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 180.35 mi (290.25 km).
#1 Pelzer
City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 34.6423400, -82.4559600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.43 | $60.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.82 | $65.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.64 | $77.27 |
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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