Origin
Lugoff, SC
Evening in Lugoff on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lugoff, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
114 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lugoff, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Williamsburg County Highway, Manning Road, Goose Creek Boulevard South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on South Williamsburg County Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.24 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
57 miles from Lugoff, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 114 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Williamsburg County Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 521 Truck.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114 miles you will encounter 7 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 4.3 miles (US 521 Truck): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (US 521 / Sumter Highway): Navigation decision point; at 103.8 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
3
4.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 521 Truck
Turn slight right onto US 521 Truck
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 521 / Sumter Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 521 / Sumter Highway
Navigation decision point
6
103.8 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
113.8 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
5
114 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 26.2 mi | 34m |
| Manning Road | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Greeleyville Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Sumter Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Camden Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Gourdin Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
South Williamsburg County Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lugoff, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on SC 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Ridgeway Road
2
Turn left onto US 1; US 601; SC 34
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on US 1; US 601; SC 34
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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West DeKalb Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn slight right onto US 521 Truck
1.8 mi
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2 min
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US 521 Truck
Use the right lane.
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 521
8.4 mi
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9 min
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Sumter Highway
6
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
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7 min
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Camden Highway
7
Continue on US 521
7.6 mi
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8 min
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Thomas Sumter Highway
8
Continue on US 521
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Camden Highway
9
Turn slight left onto US 521; US 76 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Broad Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Bultman Drive
11
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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North Guignard Drive
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 521
15 mi
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17 min
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Manning Road
14
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
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50 sec
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North Church Street
15
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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East Boyce Street
16
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
17
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
18
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
19
Turn right onto US 52
26 mi
·
34 min
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South Williamsburg County Highway
20
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi
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5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the none lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi
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10 min
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Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the none lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft
·
7 sec
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Saint James Avenue
23
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Red Bank Road
Use the none lane.
24
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
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55 sec
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Old State Road
25
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
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1 sec
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The Oaks Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
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 57 miles from Lugoff, SC, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 10m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goose Creek, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lugoff, 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 Lugoff, SC
This is one driving day of about 114 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lugoff, 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 South Williamsburg County Highway for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57 mi from Lugoff, SC · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 57 miles from Lugoff, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goose Creek, SC
The final approach into Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, 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
$18.24 one way
$36.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.44 | $42.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.33 | $50.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Evening in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
28 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
2h 24m 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 Lugoff, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Williamsburg County Highway, Manning Road, Goose Creek Boulevard South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57 miles from Lugoff, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 114 miles you will encounter 7 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 4.3 miles (US 521 Truck): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (US 521 / Sumter Highway): Navigation decision point; at 103.8 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lugoff, SC to Goose Creek, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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