How far is Ridgeville, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Ridgeville, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeville and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville and Goose Creek.
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Start on North Railroad Avenue
138 m · 25 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
2539 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2591 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 19 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 Ridgeville and Goose Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeville to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Ridgeville and 12 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Summerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
The City of Goose Creek
Goose Creek Clerk of Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeville and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.28 km).
#1 Ridgeville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 33.0957200, -80.3153700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
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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