Trip from Five Forks, SC to Goose Creek, SC

Drive Time

3h

Distance

192.9 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

Downtown Goose Creek, SC, SC

Photo: Sefa Demirtaş

Trip Overview

The drive from Five Forks, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 192.9 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Scuffletown Road, Highway 418, Gulliver Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.4 miles from Five Forks, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 192.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scuffletown Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Scuffletown Road Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 418 Unavailable Refreshing
Gulliver Street Unavailable Refreshing
Knight Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Laurens Road Unavailable Refreshing
Charleston Unavailable Refreshing
US 78 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Scuffletown Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks, SC and Goose Creek, SC.

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Start on the route

266 ft · 23 sec · the route
2

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

7.0 mi · 12 min · Scuffletown Road
3

Turn right onto State Highway 418

2.0 mi · 3 min · State Highway 418
4

Continue on Gulliver Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gulliver Street
5

Continue on Knight Street

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Knight Street
6

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on Laurens Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Laurens Road
8

Take the ramp straight

21 mi · 22 min
9

Merge slight left

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

97 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Charleston
11

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

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 78 East: Goose Creek
12

Turn straight onto University Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
13

Continue on Goose Creek Road

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road
14

Continue on Goose Creek Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
15

Continue on Old State Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Old State Road
16

Continue on Old State Road

236 ft · 15 sec · Old State Road
17

Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

39 ft · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.4 miles from Five Forks, SC, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.4 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

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 Five Forks, 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 Five Forks, SC

This is one driving day of about 192.9 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Five Forks, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.4 mi from Five Forks, SC · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Archdale, NC

96 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

Archdale, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Archdale, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from Five Forks, 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

$30.08 one way

$60.16 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $33.64 $67.27
premium $4.78 $36.29 $72.57
diesel $5.62 $42.71 $85.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.9 0 $20.25 $9.26
Efficient EV 48.2 0 $16.88 $7.72
EV Truck/SUV 77.2 0 $27.01 $12.35

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Five Forks, SC

Morning in Five Forks on Saturday

Local time

10:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Goose Creek, SC

Morning in Goose Creek on Saturday

Local time

10:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Archdale, NC

96 mi in

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

1 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

3h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Five Forks, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 192.9 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scuffletown Road, Highway 418, Gulliver Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.4 miles from Five Forks, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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