Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Afternoon in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Five Forks, SC
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
191.9 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Goose Creek, SC
Sefa Demirtaş
Five Forks, SC
Wilawan Pantukang
Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Five Forks, SC covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, I 385, Adams Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.71 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 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 191.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 385. The longest continuous stretch is about 152.6 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 17 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 152.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 385. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 26.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.8 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
9
155.8 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
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I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
7
186.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward SC 417: Laurens Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31
Toward SC 417: Laurens Road
5
191.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
|
Scuffletown Road
Turn left onto Scuffletown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
191.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Goose Creek, SC to Five Forks, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
155.8 mi in
|
~2h 51m
|
via I 385
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 152.6 mi | 2h 46m |
| I 385 | 29.6 mi | 32m |
| Adams Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Highway 14 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Golden Strip Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 152.6 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Five Forks, 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
153 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 26
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward SC 417: Laurens Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto SC 417
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Main Street
12
Turn left onto SC 14
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 14
13
Turn right onto Adams Mill Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Adams Mill Road
14
Turn left onto Scuffletown Road
324 ft
·
11 sec
·
Scuffletown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn slight left
203 ft
·
20 sec
16
At end of road, turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at 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 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.6 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 46m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Five Forks, 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 191.9 miles and 3h 35m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 152.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from Goose Creek, SC · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96 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 152.6 miles.
Arriving in Five Forks, SC
The final approach into Five Forks, 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 Five Forks, SC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.71 one way
$61.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.63 | $85.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.87 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Five Forks, SC
Afternoon in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 35m 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 Five Forks, SC covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, I 385, Adams Mill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 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 $30.71 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.8 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Goose Creek, SC to Five Forks, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
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