How far is Shell Point, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Shell Point, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shell Point and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Point and Goose Creek.
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Start on Parris Island Gateway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Parris Island Gateway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2391 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Bees Ferry Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard
2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2108 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
1294 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1890 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree
2516 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North
1 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North
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Take the exit slight right
2462 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road
2605 ft · 54 sec · 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 Shell Point and Goose Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Trask Parkway
Merge slight left
43 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Shell Point 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 Shell Point to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Shell Point and 40.5 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shell Point and Sunny near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shell Point and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 58.11 mi (93.52 km).
#1 Shell Point
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,336 |
| Coordinates | 32.3835300, -80.7359400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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