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

The driving distance from Williamston, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
197.34 mi
03h 08m
Flight
180.3 mi
290.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.3 mi
Kilometers
290.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.34 mi
Kilometers
317.58 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
Tue, May 12, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Williamston
Wed, May 13, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamston
2026-05-12T19:45
Arrive Goose Creek
Tue, May 12, 10:54 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
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamston
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
West Columbia
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Williamston
98.4 mi
01h 34m
To Goose Creek
99 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Park

    25 m · 5 sec · Spring Park

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    104 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1677 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Greenville Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Greenville Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Carolina 20

    537 ft · 12 sec · South Carolina 20

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Courtney Street Extension

    1 mi · 2 min · Courtney Street Extension

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lebby Street

    1144 ft · 25 sec · Lebby Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  10. 10

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  16. 16

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old State Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamston 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
97.1 mi · 49%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 40%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 5%
Highway 8 East
3.74 mi · 2%
University Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Milacron Drive
1.29 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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
180.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Columbia
01h 34m from Williamston
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamston and Mostly Cloudy near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamston to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 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?

West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Williamston and 99 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamston and Mostly Cloudy near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near West Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

3 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

50 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 180.3 mi (290.16 km).

Williamston

#1 Williamston

Town in Anderson County, South Carolina

Population4,298
Coordinates34.6184500, -82.4779100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Park (-82.477918, 34.618451)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.36 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
13.92 gal · 52.72 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.83 $61.65
Premium $4.78 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.62 $39.14 $78.29

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamston and Goose Creek. The current time is 19:45:17.

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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.