How far is Piedmont, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Piedmont, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.67 mi
03h 05m
Flight
183.35 mi
295.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.35 mi
Kilometers
295.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.67 mi
Kilometers
321.33 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 7:15 AM EST
Return by in Piedmont
Sat, Nov 7, 10:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-11-07T04:09
Arrive Goose Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 7:15 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Piedmont
99.7 mi
01h 32m
To Goose Creek
100 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Iler Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Iler Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Anderson Street

    847 ft · 22 sec · Anderson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2759 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Piedmont Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Piedmont Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 49%
Golden Strip Freeway
85.5 mi · 43%
Southern Connector
8.78 mi · 4%
Piedmont Highway
3.39 mi · 2%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.13 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 32m from Piedmont
Leave By
10:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Piedmont 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 Piedmont to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Piedmont and 100 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Piedmont and Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint 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 Saint Andrews.

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 183.35 mi (295.08 km).

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#1 Piedmont

Piedmont is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7023400, -82.4645700
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Iler Street (-82.464496, 34.702343)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.67 L · about $25.39
Round trip
$50.79
14.1 gal · 53.34 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $25.39 $50.79
Mid-grade $4.06 $28.59 $57.19
Premium $4.46 $31.41 $62.82
Diesel $5.72 $40.29 $80.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Piedmont and Goose Creek. The current time is 04:09:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.