Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Night in Goose Creek on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Gadsden, SC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
93.4 mi
150 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Gadsden, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Gadsden, SC covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Colonel Thomson Highway, Bluff Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.61 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.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 93.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and Colonel Thomson Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.1 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 14 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 59.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Colonel Thomson Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old State Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 7 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 145
Toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
7
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 145
Toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Goose Creek, SC to Gadsden, SC, road signs begin pointing toward St. Matthews along the way.
St. Matthews
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 59.1 mi | 1h 3m |
| Colonel Thomson Highway | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| Bluff Road | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Saint Matthews Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Harry C Raysor Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Gadsden, 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
5
Continue on US 78
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 26
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 145
Toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 145
Toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
10
Turn straight onto US 601
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Matthews Road
11
Continue on US 601
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Harry C Raysor Drive
12
Continue on US 601
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Colonel Thomson Highway
13
Turn left onto Bluff Road
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Bluff Road
14
Arrive at destination
SC 48
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 46.7 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 52m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gadsden, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Goose Creek, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goose Creek, SC
This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Goose Creek, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.7 mi from Goose Creek, SC · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Goose Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gadsden, SC
The final approach into Gadsden, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.61 one way
$29.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.29 | $34.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
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: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.48 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
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
Gadsden, SC
Night in Gadsden on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookdale, SC
47 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
26 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 58m 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 Gadsden, SC covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Colonel Thomson Highway, Bluff 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 46.7 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 $14.61 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 58m drive. You will face about 7 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Goose Creek, SC to Gadsden, SC, road signs begin pointing toward St. Matthews along the way.
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