Origin
Union, SC
Night in Union on Sunday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
168.7 mi
271 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
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6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, SC
Sebastián Casimiro
Goose Creek, SC
Sefa Demirtaş
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 168.7 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, Rocky River Road, Kershaw Camden Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.00 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.3 miles from Union, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 168.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC is easy. At 2h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rocky River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kershaw Camden Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Matson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hampton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kershaw Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on the route
226 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left
249 ft
·
8 sec
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
13 ft
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
187 ft
·
4 sec
5
Continue on Rocky River Road
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Rocky River Road
6
Merge slight right onto Kershaw Camden Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
7
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Spring Street
9
Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
10
Turn slight right onto North Matson Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Matson Street
11
Continue on South Hampton Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Hampton Street
12
Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
13
Continue on Kershaw Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Kershaw Highway
14
Continue on North Broad Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Broad Street
15
Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
16
Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
17
Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
18
Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
19
Turn slight left onto Broad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
20
Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
21
Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Guignard Drive
22
Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
23
Turn right onto Manning Road
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Manning Road
24
Continue on North Church Street
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Church Street
25
Turn left onto East Boyce Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Boyce Street
26
Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
27
Continue on Society Street
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
28
Continue on Gourdin Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
29
Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway
26 mi
·
34 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
30
Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
31
Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
32
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
33
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
34
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old State Road
35
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
36
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.3 miles from Union, SC, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.3 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
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 Union, 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 Union, SC
This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.3 mi from Union, SC · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 84.3 miles from Union, 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
$27.00 one way
$54.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.42 | $58.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.73 | $63.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.48 | $74.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.62 | $10.80 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
11:19 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
1 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 47m 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 Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 168.7 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, Rocky River Road, Kershaw Camden Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.3 miles from Union, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.00 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC is easy. At 2h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union, SC to Goose Creek, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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