Origin
Arcadia, SC
Late night in Arcadia on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
189.4 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, SC
Junior Bastos
Goose Creek, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Arcadia, SC to Goose Creek, SC is 189.4 miles and takes about 3h 31m via I 26, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that is almost entirely on highways, making it a straightforward journey. With just one recommended stop and a duration under four hours, this route is ideal for a single-day trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Plan for a quick transit with minimal detours.
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
94.7 miles from Arcadia, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 183.9 mi | 3h 20m |
| University Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Blackstock Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hayne Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 183.9 mi, about 3h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on Hayne Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hayne Street
2
Turn left onto SC 295
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blackstock Road
3
Turn right onto US 29
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 26 East: Columbia
5
Merge onto I 26
87 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
97 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 26
Toward Charleston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 205B
Toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
9
Continue on Goose Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Goose Creek Road
10
Continue on Goose Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Road
11
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old State Road
12
Continue on Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old State Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 3h 31m, departing anytime in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to reach your destination with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a drive that's mostly highway, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider making your single stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 26 is quite substantial at 183.9 miles, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on such a long segment.
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 94.7 miles from Arcadia, SC, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.9 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 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.7 miles or 1h 45m 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 51m
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 Arcadia, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Arcadia, SC
This is one driving day of about 189.4 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Arcadia, 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 183.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.7 miles from Arcadia, 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 183.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 189.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 295 / West Blackstock Road
Turn left onto SC 295 / West Blackstock Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
89.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
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
186.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m 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
189.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
Old State Road
Continue onto Old State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.62 one way
$59.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.38 | $64.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.05 | $70.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.82 | $83.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.89 | $9.09 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.57 | $7.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.52 | $12.12 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Late night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
Saint Andrews, SC
95 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
5 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
3h 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 111
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$10
near mile 189.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I 26, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 183.9 miles. While largely a consistent interstate experience, you'll briefly use University Boulevard and West Blackstock Road, offering a slight change of pace before rejoining the primary highway. The profile suggests a steady, predictable drive without significant elevation changes or winding sections.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183.9 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and University Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SC 295 / West Blackstock Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 31m 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 0.3 miles (SC 295 / West Blackstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arcadia, SC to Goose Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.
Charleston
89.1 mi in
|
~1h 39m
|
via I 26
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 189.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183.9 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SC 295 / West Blackstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park, Cowpens National Battlefield and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Goose Creek, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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