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

The driving distance from Roebuck, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.22 mi
02h 50m
Flight
171.73 mi
276.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.73 mi
Kilometers
276.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.22 mi
Kilometers
294.87 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 29, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Roebuck
Wed, Apr 29, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roebuck
2026-04-29T12:13
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 29, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roebuck
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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Roebuck
91.5 mi
01h 25m
To Goose Creek
91.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Lane

    26 m · 4 sec · Church Lane

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto East Blackstock Road

    1340 ft · 40 sec · East Blackstock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Blackstock Road

    2213 ft · 46 sec · East Blackstock Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  5. 5

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 53%
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 45%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.13 mi · 1%
East Blackstock Road
0.67 mi
US 78 East
0.28 mi
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 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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 25m from Roebuck
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roebuck and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Roebuck and 91.7 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roebuck and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roebuck and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 171.73 mi (276.38 km).

Roebuck

#1 Roebuck

CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,200
Coordinates34.8795700, -81.9662100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Lane (-81.966212, 34.87957)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.61 $57.22
Premium $4.78 $30.87 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $36.33 $72.66

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Roebuck and Goose Creek. The current time is 12:13:54.

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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.