Bennettsville, SC to Goose Creek, SC is 143.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m via I 95 and South Williamsburg County Highway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. You'll find the drive is relatively short, allowing for flexibility in your departure time or potential for a brief stop along the way. Expect a practical, no-frills transit between these two locations.
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
71.7 miles from Bennettsville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
42.1 mi
45m
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi
34m
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi
22m
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi
16m
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi
16m
US 15
12.3 mi
17m
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi
8m
US 521
3.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 42.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennettsville, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on West Market Street
254 ft·17 sec·West Market Street
2
Turn left onto North Liberty Street
330 ft·18 sec·North Liberty Street
3
Turn right onto SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business
1.9 mi·3 min·West Main Street
4
Turn straight onto US 15; US 401
12 mi·17 min·US 15; US 401
5
Continue on US 52; US 401
20 mi·22 min·North Governor Williams Highway
6
Continue on US 52
1.4 mi·1 min·West Lucas Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
8
Merge onto I 95
42 mi·45 min·I 95
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning
10
Turn right onto US 521
3.7 mi·4 min·US 521
11
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi·57 sec·East Boyce Street
12
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi·16 min·Greeleyville Highway
13
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi·36 sec·Society Street
14
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi·8 min·Gourdin Road
15
Turn right onto US 52
26 mi·34 min·South Williamsburg County Highway
16
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi·5 min·Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi·10 min·Goose Creek Boulevard South
18
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft·7 sec·Saint James Avenue
19
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Red Bank Road
20
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi·55 sec·Old State Road
21
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft·1 sec·The Oaks Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid any potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $22, planning is straightforward. The longest stretch of highway is 42.1 miles on I 95, so keep an eye on your fuel levels as you approach this segment. The transition from highway to surface roads is a good point to be mindful of your surroundings and potential changes in speed limits.
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 71.7 miles from Bennettsville, SC, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.1 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 23m
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 Bennettsville, 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 Bennettsville, SC
This is one driving day of about 143.4 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bennettsville, 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 95 for about 42.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Liberty Street
Turn left onto North Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business / West Main Street
Turn right onto SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.4 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning
5
143.4 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.42 one way
$44.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.52
$49.04
premium
$4.70
$26.54
$53.08
diesel
$5.61
$31.66
$63.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43
0
$15.06
$6.88
Efficient EV
35.9
0
$12.55
$5.74
EV Truck/SUV
57.4
0
$20.08
$9.18
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bennettsville, SC
Morning
in Bennettsville on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Morning
in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
7 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 56m 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.
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 143.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 41% highway share, with the longest stretch on I 95 covering 42.1 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, specifically South Williamsburg County Highway and North Governor Williams Highway, after the main interstate segment. Expect a change in driving pace and scenery as you move from the interstate to more local routes. The mix of road types means you'll encounter different traffic patterns, from potentially denser highway exits to more open cruising on the county roads.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Liberty Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 10 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 (North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Bennettsville, SC to Goose Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Manning along the way.
Manning
77.7 mi in|~1h 31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 143.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 385; SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
