Origin
Darlington, SC
Morning in Darlington on Tuesday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darlington, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
114.8 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Darlington, SC
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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
Darlington, SC to Goose Creek, SC is 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m via I 95 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, connecting the Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway speeds and slower local road travel as you make your way south. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart when you're ready and arrive with time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Darlington, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 42.1 mi | 45m |
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 26.2 mi | 34m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Greeleyville Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Gourdin Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 5 mi | 6m |
| US 521 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| West Lucas Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 42.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto US 52 Business
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 52
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lucas Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 521: Alcolu, Manning
7
Turn right onto US 521
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 521
8
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Boyce Street
9
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
10
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
11
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
12
Turn right onto US 52
26 mi
·
34 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
13
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
15
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
16
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
17
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old State Road
18
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this is a straightforward 2h 19m drive, there's no strict need to depart at a specific time, offering you maximum flexibility. You could easily complete this trip in one day. Since the longest stretch on the highway is just over 42 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Goose Creek, as the $18 fuel budget is an estimate and local prices can vary.
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 57.4 miles from Darlington, SC, or about 1h 5m 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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 Darlington, 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 Darlington, SC
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Darlington, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Darlington, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 114.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 52 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 52 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
49.1 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
4
104.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
114.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.95 one way
$35.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Morning in Goose Creek on Tuesday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
1 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
2h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 40% of this 114.8-mile route is on highways, with the longest stretch on I 95 covering 42.1 miles. You'll transition from faster-paced interstate driving to surface streets as you approach Goose Creek. Expect to notice more frequent exits and local traffic as you move off the main interstate.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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 around 0.4 miles in near US 52 Business / South Main Street.
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 2h 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 52 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Darlington, SC to Goose Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Manning along the way.
Manning
49.1 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting in Darlington, SC
Full guide →Founded 1835
Top landmarks
- • First Baptist Church — historic church in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
- • Cashua Street-Spring Street Historic District — historic district in South Carolina, United States
- • Darlington Downtown Historic District — historic district in South Carolina, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 114.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
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, 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 0.4 miles (US 52 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goose Creek, SC before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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