Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Afternoon in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Cayce, SC
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
95.2 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goose Creek, SC
Sefa Demirtaş
Cayce, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Cayce, SC covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Charleston Highway, University Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.24 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 95.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and Charleston Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.6 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 88.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Charleston Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old State Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
91.8 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Cayce, Columbia
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 115
Toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Cayce, Columbia
6
92.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce, Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce, Co...
5
95.1 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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Middleton Street
Turn left onto Middleton Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 88.6 mi | 1h 35m |
| Charleston Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Glenn Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Middleton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 88.6 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Cayce, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Old State Road
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old State Road
3
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old State Road
4
Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Road
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 78
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 26
89 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
I 26
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 115
Toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Cayce, Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce, Columbia
10
Turn straight onto US 21; US 176; US 321
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Charleston Highway
11
Turn right onto Glenn Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Glenn Street
12
Turn left onto Middleton Street
165 ft
·
5 sec
·
Middleton Street
13
Arrive at destination
Middleton Street
Trip Plan
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 47.6 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.6 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cayce, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, SC
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Goose Creek, 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 88.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.6 mi from Goose Creek, SC · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Goose Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.6 miles.
Arriving in Cayce, SC
The final approach into Cayce, 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 Cayce, 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
$15.24 one way
$30.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Cayce, SC
Afternoon in Cayce on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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
1h 45m 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 Goose Creek, SC to Cayce, SC covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Charleston Highway, University 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 47.6 miles from Goose Creek, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.24 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 straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Goose Creek, SC to Cayce, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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