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

The driving distance from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
166.82 mi
02h 41m
Flight
150.65 mi
242.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.65 mi
Kilometers
242.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.82 mi
Kilometers
268.47 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Goose Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Union
83.3 mi
01h 20m
To Goose Creek
83.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

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 North Pinckney Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Whitmire Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Watson Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 40 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 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 58%
State Highway 121
42.5 mi · 25%
Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 9%
Watson Street
7.38 mi · 4%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
North Pinckney Street
1.26 mi · 1%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 20m from Union
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Partly Sunny 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 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Union and 83.5 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Partly Sunny near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

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Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 150.65 mi (242.45 km).

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#1 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population8,045
Coordinates34.7154100, -81.6237100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pinckney Street (-81.623822, 34.715402)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.28 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.78 gal · 44.56 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.09 $52.17
Premium $4.78 $28.14 $56.28
Diesel $5.62 $33.13 $66.25

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Goose Creek. The current time is 19:39:42.

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.