Origin
Awendaw, SC
Night in Awendaw on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Awendaw, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Awendaw, SC
Junior Bastos
Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Awendaw, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 37.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Mark Clark Expressway, Henry Brown Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 37.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Mark Clark Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.8 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Mark Clark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.1 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road
Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward North Rhett Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 19
Toward North Rhett Avenue
8
30.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward N. Rhett Ave
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward N. Rhett Ave
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Red Bank Road
Turn left onto Red Bank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Henry Brown Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Long Point Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Rhett Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Red Bank Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Awendaw, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on US 17
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 17
2
Continue on US 17
19 mi
·
25 min
·
US 17
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Long Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Point Road
4
Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
Long Point Road
5
Continue on State Road S-10-97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Point Road
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 526 West: North Charleston
7
Merge onto I 526
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19
Toward North Rhett Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
390 ft
·
14 sec
Toward N. Rhett Ave
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto S-10-60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rhett Avenue
11
Continue on Henry Brown Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Henry Brown Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Red Bank Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Bank Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old State Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old State Road
15
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Awendaw, SC · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Awendaw, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goose Creek, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Goose Creek, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.90 one way
$11.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Night in Goose Creek on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Awendaw, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 37.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Mark Clark Expressway, Henry Brown Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Awendaw, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.1 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Awendaw, SC to Goose Creek, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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