How far is Sullivans Island, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Sullivans Island, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivans Island and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivans Island and Goose Creek.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Station 22 1/2 Street
859 ft · 15 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street
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Continue on Ben Sawyer Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Ben Sawyer Boulevard
2698 ft · 53 sec · Ben Sawyer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rifle Range Road
1437 ft · 35 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn left onto Myrick Road
1758 ft · 52 sec · Myrick Road
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Turn right onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Rhett Avenue
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on N. Rhett Ave
119 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rhett Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Rhett Avenue
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Continue on Henry Brown Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Brown Boulevard
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Turn left onto Red Bank Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Red Bank Road
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Turn left onto Old State Road
841 ft · 18 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 Sullivans Island 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.
Mark Clark Expressway
Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
10.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivans Island and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sullivans Island to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Sullivans Island and 13.5 miles from Goose Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 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 $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivans Island and Mostly Sunny near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivans Island and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).
#1 Sullivans Island
Island in the United States of America
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 32.7632300, -79.8367500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
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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