How far is Port Royal, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Port Royal, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
82.98 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.59 mi
91.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.98 mi
Kilometers
133.54 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Sun, May 17, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Port Royal
Sun, May 17, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Royal
2026-05-16T23:04
Arrive Goose Creek
Sun, May 17, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Royal
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
Cottageville
SC

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

From Port Royal
41.1 mi
00h 47m
To Goose Creek
41.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 48 sec · Paris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard

    2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    2108 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia

    1294 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    2510 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree

    2516 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

    1 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2462 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Goose Creek Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
55 mi · 66%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 7%
Mark Clark Expressway
4.85 mi · 6%
I 26 West
3.87 mi · 5%
Bees Ferry Road
2.77 mi · 3%
Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 47m from Port Royal
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Royal 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 Port Royal to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Port Royal and 41.9 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Royal and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 56.59 mi (91.08 km).

Port Royal

#1 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Paris Avenue (-80.692629, 32.37908)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Royal and Goose Creek. The current time is 23:04:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.