Origin
Woodruff, SC
Afternoon in Woodruff on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodruff, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
176.3 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodruff, SC
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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Woodruff to Goose Creek covers 176.3 miles across the Southeast, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. Because this route is a highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating via I-26, Cross Anchor Road, and University Boulevard keeps the transit efficient and simple. Whether you are heading toward the coast for business or leisure, this path offers a reliable way to cross the state in one sitting.
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
88.2 miles from Woodruff, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a dominant interstate experience on this trip, as 94% of your travel occurs on major highways. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent on a 166.6-mile stretch along I-26, which defines the character of the journey. While you begin with some local navigation on Cross Anchor Road and finish with University Boulevard, the bulk of the drive is a high-speed, consistent haul. You will find that the road maintains a very predictable pace, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm for the duration of the 3-hour and 20-minute drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 166.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Cross Anchor Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near I 26.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.1 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
5
6.6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
76.1 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Charleston
7
173.2 mi into trip
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~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 205B
Toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
5
176.3 mi into trip
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~3h 20m in
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Old State Road
Continue onto Old State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
176.3 mi into trip
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~3h 20m in
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The Oaks Avenue
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Woodruff, SC to Goose Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.
Charleston
76.1 mi in
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~1h 28m
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via I 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 166.6 mi | 3h 2m |
| Cross Anchor Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| University Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Laurens Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 166.6 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 146
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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South Main Street
2
Continue on US 221; SC 146
159 ft
·
5 sec
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South Main Street
3
Continue on US 221; SC 146
0.2 mi
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44 sec
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Laurens Road
4
Turn slight left onto SC 146
5.8 mi
·
10 min
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Cross Anchor Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto I 26
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 26
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
97 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 26
Toward Charleston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 205B
Toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on Goose Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Goose Creek Road
11
Continue on Goose Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Road
12
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Old State Road
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
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Old State Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
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The Oaks Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 176.3-mile distance, you have plenty of flexibility to complete this drive in one go, though planning for one strategic stop will help break up the monotony of the long interstate stretch. Try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours, as I-26 can become quite busy. Since the longest segment of your trip spans 166.6 miles, ensure your fuel tank is topped off before merging onto the interstate to avoid unnecessary detours. Keeping your $28 fuel budget in mind, use your single recommended stop to stretch your legs and refresh, which will make the final transition onto University Boulevard much more comfortable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.2 miles from Woodruff, SC, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.6 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 41m 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 43m
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 Woodruff, 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 Woodruff, SC
This is one driving day of about 176.3 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodruff, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 166.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.2 mi from Woodruff, SC · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 88.2 miles from Woodruff, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.6 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.21 one way
$56.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| premium | $4.78 | $33.16 | $66.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.68 | $11.28 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Afternoon in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, NC
88 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
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
3h 20m 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 Woodruff, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Cross Anchor Road, University Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.2 miles from Woodruff, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.1 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Woodruff, SC to Goose Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.
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