Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Yemassee, SC

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 44m

8 PM

1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 61.6-mile drive from Goose Creek, SC to Yemassee, SC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Boonehill Road, I-95, and Dorchester Road, with about 24% of the journey on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost for this relatively short haul is around $10. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this route is perfect for a spontaneous excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of the US, keeping the regional context consistent throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

30.8 miles from Goose Creek, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 61.6-mile route. While a portion involves I-95, a significant amount of your time will be spent on local roads like Boonehill Road and Dorchester Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.2 miles on Boonehill Road. This suggests a driving experience that balances quicker highway segments with more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you transition between different road types. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a route that requires your attention to navigation and varying road conditions.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Boonehill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near Ladson Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.2 miles (Ladson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (SC 642 / Dorchester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.1 miles (US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Ladson Road

Turn left onto Ladson Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | SC 642 / Dorchester Road

Turn right onto SC 642 / Dorchester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

41.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63 / South Jefferies Boulevard

Navigation decision point

44.5 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Savannah

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South: Savannah

59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SC 68 East: Yemassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SC 68 East: Yemassee

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Boonehill Road	20.2 mi	29m
I 95	14.9 mi	15m
Dorchester Road	5.4 mi	8m
Ladson Road	4.7 mi	8m
Cottageville Highway	4.1 mi	5m
South Jefferies Boulevard	3.5 mi	6m
University Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
Yemassee Highway	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Boonehill Road — 20.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on The Oaks Avenue

38 ft · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Turn right onto Old State Road

237 ft · 12 sec · Old State Road

Continue on Old State Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old State Road

Continue on Goose Creek Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

Continue on US 78

2.9 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Ladson Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · Ladson Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto SC 642

5.4 mi · 8 min · Dorchester Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto US 17 Alt

0.4 mi · 37 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 17 Alt

20 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

Continue on US 17 Alternate

4.1 mi · 5 min · Cottageville Highway

Turn left onto SC 64

0.8 mi · 1 min · Robertson Boulevard

Turn right onto SC 64 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63

3.5 mi · 6 min · South Jefferies Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 95 South: Savannah

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 15 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward SC 68 East: Yemassee

Turn straight onto SC 68

1.6 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway

Arrive at destination

Yemassee Highway

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just 1 hour and 30 minutes, this 61.6-mile trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure time. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or extensive rest stops, though a quick break is always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is only $10, making it an economical journey. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the transitions between Boonehill Road and I-95, as these are key points where road types change significantly and navigation adjustments will be necessary.

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 30.8 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 14 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 48m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yemassee, 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 61.6 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Goose Creek, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Boonehill Road for about 20.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Goose Creek, SC · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ridgeville, SC

31 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

Summerville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Walterboro, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Goose Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yemassee, SC

The final approach into Yemassee, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 61.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.63 one way

$19.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$10.53	$21.07
premium	$4.70	$11.40	$22.80
diesel	$5.61	$13.60	$27.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.47	$2.96
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.39	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.62	$3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Goose Creek, SC

Late night in Goose Creek on Friday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yemassee, SC

Late night in Yemassee on Friday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 30m 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 Yemassee, SC covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Boonehill Road, I 95, Dorchester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $9.63 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.

The route from Goose Creek, SC to Yemassee, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.

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