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

The driving distance from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.69 mi
02h 47m
Flight
124.52 mi
200.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.52 mi
Kilometers
200.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.69 mi
Kilometers
271.48 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Mon, Jun 1, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-06-01T16:58
Arrive Goose Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
South Sumter
SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

From Union
73.6 mi
01h 23m
To Goose Creek
95.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    76 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    57 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Rocky River Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Rocky River Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 16%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 9%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 9%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 8%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 8%
Kershaw Camden Highway
8.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Sumter
01h 23m from Union
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Union and 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 Union to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Union and 95.1 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Sumter

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Sumter and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
City of Manning - City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

City of Manning - City Hall

Manning , SC
29 W Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.

RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

63 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Columbia

65 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 124.52 mi (200.4 km).

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#1 Union

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

Population7,535
Coordinates34.7157100, -80.6211800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Taxahaw Road (-80.621163, 34.715654)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.35 $52.71
Premium $4.78 $28.43 $56.86
Diesel $5.62 $33.46 $66.93

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Goose Creek. The current time is 16:58:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.