Origin
Charleston, SC
Night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Charleston to Goose Creek, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 18.1 miles. This drive typically takes about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a half-day or full-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-26, Meeting Street, and Goose Creek Boulevard North to navigate between these two Southeast locations. With a fuel budget of around $3, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, the simplicity of this short trek allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9 miles from Charleston, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with about 66% of the journey spent on faster thoroughfares. You will experience a significant 11.3-mile stretch on I-26, which serves as the primary backbone of your transit. As you transition away from the interstate and onto Meeting Street and Goose Creek Boulevard North, the pace shifts from a high-speed grind to a more standard local flow. Navigating this 18.1-mile path is predictable, offering a consistent experience behind the wheel. Expect the transition between these road types to be the defining characteristic of your time on the road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Goose Creek Boulevard North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 18.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / none lanes.
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Cree...
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
9
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
7
15.2 mi into trip
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~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Moncks Corner Kingstree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Moncks Corner Kingstree
Towns Along This Route
Between Charleston, SC and Goose Creek, SC, road signs point toward Moncks Corner and Moncks Corner Kingstree.
Moncks Corner
13.7 mi in
|
~19m
Moncks Corner Kingstree
15.2 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Meeting Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Septima Clark Expressway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| King Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Goose Creek Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coming Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 11.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on Broad Street
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto S-10-107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the straight / none lanes.
3
Turn left onto Calhoun Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Calhoun Street
4
Turn right onto S-10-104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
5
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
6
Turn right onto Coming Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Coming Street
7
Turn right onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 26
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Moncks Corner Kingstree
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 52; US 78
442 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
14
Continue on US 52; US 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard North
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Goose Creek Road
17
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old State Road
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old State Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 27-minute trip with zero planned stops, you have total control over your departure time. You can easily work this drive into any part of your day without worrying about complex itineraries or fatigue management. Keep in mind that because the vast majority of your travel occurs on major roads like I-26, traffic patterns on the interstate will be the biggest factor impacting your arrival time. Given the fuel cost is only $3, you do not need to worry about complex refueling logistics or budgeting for long-distance travel. Use the route's simplicity to your advantage by planning your departure around the current traffic flow on I-26 to ensure the smoothest possible transition into Goose Creek.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9 miles from Charleston, SC, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18.1 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goose Creek, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charleston, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Charleston, SC
This is one driving day of about 18.1 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charleston, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 11.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Charleston, SC · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goose Creek, SC
The final approach into Goose Creek, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Goose Creek, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Charleston, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 18.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Goose Creek Boulevard North, Meeting Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.90 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 18.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Charleston, SC and Goose Creek, SC, road signs point toward Moncks Corner and Moncks Corner Kingstree.
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