Bishopville, SC to Goose Creek, SC is 103 miles and takes about 2h 16m via South Williamsburg County Highway and Goose Creek Boulevard South, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in South Carolina. Since the majority of this drive is on surface roads, expect a more local pace rather than high-speed interstate travel. It’s a straightforward hop that should be easy to manage, even if you're not a seasoned road tripper.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Bishopville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi
34m
Manning Road
16.1 mi
18m
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi
16m
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi
16m
Sumter Highway
10.3 mi
15m
N Main St
6.4 mi
9m
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi
8m
North Main Street
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
South Williamsburg County Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishopville, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
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Start on US 15; SC 34; SC 341
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Continue on US 15
10 mi·15 min·Sumter Highway
3
Continue on US 15
6.4 mi·9 min·N Main St
4
Continue on US 15
3.1 mi·4 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on North Lafayette Drive
0.1 mi·13 sec·North Lafayette Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
333 ft·5 sec
7
Continue on US 15
3.4 mi·5 min·North Lafayette Drive
8
Turn left onto US 521
0.2 mi·23 sec·Manning Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 521
16 mi·18 min·Manning Road
10
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi·50 sec·North Church Street
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 2h 16m drive time, this is easily a same-day trip. Leaving Bishopville in the morning should get you to Goose Creek with plenty of daylight remaining. With just 103 miles, you have flexibility; there's no need to rush, and you can take your time. Since there are no designated stops in the data, keep an eye out for local spots for a quick break if needed. Your estimated fuel cost is $16, so ensure your tank is full before departing Bishopville to minimize any mid-trip refueling concerns.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.5 miles from Bishopville, SC, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
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 Bishopville, 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 Bishopville, SC
This is one driving day of about 103 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bishopville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Williamsburg County Highway for about 26.2 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.7 and 103 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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20.7 mi into trip|~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
24.1 mi into trip|~36m in|US 521 / Manning Avenue
Turn left onto US 521 / Manning Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
92.8 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
102.7 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
5
103 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.11 one way
$32.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.61
$35.22
premium
$4.70
$19.06
$38.13
diesel
$5.61
$22.74
$45.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.9
0
$10.82
$4.94
Efficient EV
25.8
0
$9.01
$4.12
EV Truck/SUV
41.2
0
$14.42
$6.59
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Bishopville, SC
Late night
in Bishopville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Late night
in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
5:58 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
32 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 16m 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...
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 24.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 103 miles with no highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.2 miles on South Williamsburg County Highway. You'll navigate using local roads like Manning Road and Goose Creek Boulevard South. Expect a driving experience characterized by local traffic patterns and potentially more frequent intersections as you approach your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on South Williamsburg County Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 20.7 miles in.
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 16m 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 20.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (US 521 / Manning Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 103 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on South Williamsburg County Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 20.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (US 521 / Manning Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Congaree National 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.
