Trip from Summerville, SC to Goose Creek, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.9 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 15m ★

6 AM

0h 16m

8 AM

0h 19m

10 AM

0h 17m

12 PM

0h 17m

3 PM

0h 17m

5 PM

0h 19m

8 PM

0h 15m ★

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

Traveling between Summerville and Goose Creek is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 9.9 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be plenty for this short transit, allowing you to focus on the drive itself rather than logistics. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of South Carolina, you won't experience any major shifts in scenery or climate. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over highway traffic, providing a simple link between these two communities.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East 5th Street North	6 mi	8m
University Boulevard	1.9 mi	3m
Goose Creek Road	1.1 mi	1m
North Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
Old State Road	0.2 mi	<1m
East Richardson Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
The Oaks Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: East 5th Street North — 6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

92 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

116 ft · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 78

6.0 mi · 8 min · East 5th Street North

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 78

1.9 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard

Continue on Goose Creek Road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Goose Creek Road

Continue on Goose Creek Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Road

Continue on Old State Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Old State Road

Continue on Old State Road

237 ft · 14 sec · Old State Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

38 ft · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Arrive at destination

The Oaks Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Richardson Avenue

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 78 / East 5th Street North

Turn right onto US 78 / East 5th Street North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

9.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | Old State Road

Continue onto Old State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

9.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | The Oaks Avenue

Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.55 one way

$3.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$1.69	$3.39
premium	$4.70	$1.83	$3.66
diesel	$5.61	$2.19	$4.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3	$1.04	$0.48
Efficient EV	2.5	$0.87	$0.40
EV Truck/SUV	4	$1.39	$0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Summerville, SC

Afternoon in Summerville on Saturday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Goose Creek, SC

Afternoon in Goose Creek on Saturday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the 9.9-mile distance. You will navigate primarily via East 5th Street North, University Boulevard, and Goose Creek Road, avoiding highways entirely. The longest uninterrupted section is a 6-mile stretch on East 5th Street North, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace rather than high-speed interstate travel. The personality of this drive is strictly local, offering a utilitarian path that transitions smoothly through the area.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 6 mi on East 5th Street North.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near East Richardson Avenue.

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 16m drive. You will face about 5 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 (East Richardson Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Alternate / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 78 / East 5th Street North): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6 miles on East 5th Street North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goose Creek, SC before heading back.

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.

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Trip from Summerville, SC to Goose Creek, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Summerville, SC

Goose Creek, SC

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

16m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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