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 Effort5/10
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.
5
4.2 mi into trip|~6m in|Ladson Road
Turn left onto Ladson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
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.
5
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
5
44.5 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Savannah
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
6
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.
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
2.9 mi·4 min·University Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Ladson Road
4.7 mi·8 min·Ladson Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SC 642
5.4 mi·8 min·Dorchester Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 17 Alt
0.4 mi·37 sec·South Main Street
9
Continue on US 17 Alt
20 mi·29 min·Boonehill Road
10
Continue on US 17 Alternate
4.1 mi·5 min·Cottageville Highway
11
Turn left onto SC 64
0.8 mi·1 min·Robertson Boulevard
12
Turn right onto SC 64 Business
1.2 mi·2 min·Hampton Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alt; SC 63
3.5 mi·6 min·South Jefferies Boulevard
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
15
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·15 min·I 95
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward SC 68 East: Yemassee
18
Turn straight onto SC 68
1.6 mi·2 min·Yemassee Highway
19
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
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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
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
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
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/gal25.4 MPG avg22 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
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.5
0
$6.47
$2.96
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.39
$2.46
EV Truck/SUV
24.6
0
$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
Morning
in Goose Creek on Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yemassee, SC
Morning
in Yemassee on Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
6 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
