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

The driving distance from Powdersville, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.19 mi
03h 07m
Flight
188.58 mi
303.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.58 mi
Kilometers
303.49 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.19 mi
Kilometers
323.78 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Powdersville
Wed, May 13, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powdersville
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Goose Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powdersville
9:00 PM EDT
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 Powdersville
100.5 mi
01h 33m
To Goose Creek
100.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 153

    15 m · 10 sec · Highway 153

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 153

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 153

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powdersville 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 48%
Golden Strip Freeway
85.5 mi · 43%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 5%
Highway 153
3.5 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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
188.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 33m from Powdersville
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Powdersville and Mostly Cloudy near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Powdersville to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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 100.5 miles from Powdersville and 100.7 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Powdersville and Mostly Cloudy 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 Powdersville and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 188.58 mi (303.49 km).

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#1 Powdersville

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

Population7,618
Coordinates34.7917800, -82.4929100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: SC 153 (-82.492897, 34.791809)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.87 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.25
14.2 gal · 53.74 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.12 $56.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.45 $62.89
Premium $4.78 $33.92 $67.85
Diesel $5.62 $39.93 $79.86

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Powdersville and Goose Creek. The current time is 20:17:15.

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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.