Cherryvale, SC to Goose Creek, SC is 89.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via South Williamsburg County Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a local feel for most of this trip, with a good portion of the drive involving turns. With a straightforward duration and manageable fuel costs, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Cherryvale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi
34m
Manning Road
15.1 mi
17m
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi
16m
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi
16m
Gourdin Road
5.1 mi
8m
Broad Street
4.7 mi
7m
North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi
4m
South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
South Williamsburg County Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on Dorsey Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Dorsey Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North St Pauls Church Road
3
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
3.7 mi·5 min·Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·Broad Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 521
0.7 mi·1 min·Bultman Drive
6
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi·4 min·North Guignard Drive
7
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi·1 min·South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 521
15 mi·17 min·Manning Road
9
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi·50 sec·North Church Street
10
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi·57 sec·East Boyce Street
11
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi·16 min·Greeleyville Highway
12
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi·36 sec·Society Street
13
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi·8 min·Gourdin Road
14
Turn right onto US 52
26 mi·34 min·South Williamsburg County Highway
15
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi·5 min·Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi·10 min·Goose Creek Boulevard South
17
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft·7 sec·Saint James Avenue
18
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Red Bank Road
19
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi·55 sec·Old State Road
20
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft·1 sec·The Oaks Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this drive offers flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Cherryvale in the morning should allow ample time to reach Goose Creek with plenty of daylight remaining. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for brief breaks as needed, perhaps at convenient points along South Williamsburg County Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $14, and it's always wise to top up before departing on local drives where services might be less frequent than on major interstates.
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 44.6 miles from Cherryvale, SC, or about 58m 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 58m 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 40m
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 Cherryvale, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cherryvale, SC
This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cherryvale, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 89.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|North St Pauls Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
5.2 mi into trip|~9m in|US 76 Business / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
79 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
89.2 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.95 one way
$27.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.25
$30.50
premium
$4.70
$16.51
$33.02
diesel
$5.61
$19.69
$39.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Cherryvale, SC
Late night
in Cherryvale on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Late night
in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:00 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
1h 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 89.2
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with 100% of the journey on local roads rather than major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.2 miles along South Williamsburg County Highway. As you progress, the road will feel more like a series of connected local routes rather than a continuous highway, requiring your attention for turns and changes in speed. This profile means you'll likely experience a varied driving pace throughout the 89.2 miles.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North St Pauls Church Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 76 Business / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Goose Creek, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North St Pauls Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 76 Business / Broad Street): 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.
