Origin
Murrells Inlet, SC
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11:35 AM
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Current temp
55°F
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Trip from Murrells Inlet, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murrells Inlet, SC
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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Murrells Inlet, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 86.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17 Alternate, Ocean Highway, Goose Creek Boulevard South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on US 17 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.57 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
43.4 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 86.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near S-22-62 / Wachesaw Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (S-22-62 / Wachesaw Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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S-22-62 / Wachesaw Road
Turn right onto S-22-62 / Wachesaw Road
Navigation decision point
4
44.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
4
76.5 mi into trip
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~1h 48m 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
4
86.5 mi into trip
|
~2h in
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Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
5
86.7 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 Alternate | 18.5 mi | 26m |
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Saints Delight Road | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Highmarket Street | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| County Line Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| US 52 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 17 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 17 Alternate
— 18.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murrells Inlet, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on US 17 BUS
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 17 Business
2
Turn right onto S-22-62
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Wachesaw Road
3
Turn left onto US 17
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 17
4
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
5
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
6
Continue on US 17
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
7
Merge onto US 17 Alternate; US 521
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Highmarket Street
8
Take the exit
378 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Saints Delight Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Line Road
11
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; SC 45
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 17 Alternate; SC 45
12
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17 Alternate; US 52
13
Continue on US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 52; US 17 Alternate
14
Continue on US 52; SC 6 Truck
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52; SC 6 Truck
15
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
17
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
18
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
19
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old State Road
20
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
21
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 43.4 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m
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 Murrells Inlet, 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 Murrells Inlet, SC
This is one driving day of about 86.8 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 Alternate for about 18.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Murrells Inlet, SC · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Murrells Inlet, 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
$13.57 one way
$27.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Goose Creek, SC
Morning in Goose Creek on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Andrews, SC
43 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 1m 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 Murrells Inlet, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 86.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17 Alternate, Ocean Highway, Goose Creek Boulevard South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.57 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 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (S-22-62 / Wachesaw Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Murrells Inlet, SC to Goose Creek, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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