How far is Wade Hampton, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Wade Hampton, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.27 mi
03h 08m
Flight
187.17 mi
301.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.17 mi
Kilometers
301.22 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.27 mi
Kilometers
322.31 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Mon, May 25, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Wade Hampton
Tue, May 26, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wade Hampton
2026-05-25T18:49
Arrive Goose Creek
Mon, May 25, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wade Hampton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Wade Hampton
99.5 mi
01h 34m
To Goose Creek
100.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wade Hampton and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Wade Hampton Boulevard

    3060 ft · 1 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherokee Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherokee Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edwards Road

    727 ft · 21 sec · Edwards Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Howell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Howell Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Haywood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Haywood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 385 South: Columbia

    1095 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  11. 11

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wade Hampton 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 48%
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 44%
I 385 South
7.34 mi · 4%
Haywood Road
1.5 mi · 1%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Goose Creek Road
1.13 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
187.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 34m from Wade Hampton
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Wade Hampton and Chance 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 Wade Hampton to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Wade Hampton and 100.8 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $56.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wade Hampton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wade Hampton and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 187.17 mi (301.22 km).

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#1 Wade Hampton

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population20,622
Coordinates34.9037300, -82.3331700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Wade Hampton Boulevard (-82.333126, 34.903698)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $28.00
Round trip
$56.01
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.00 $56.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.31 $62.63
Premium $4.78 $33.78 $67.56
Diesel $5.62 $39.76 $79.52

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Wade Hampton and Goose Creek. The current time is 18:49:48.

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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.