Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Late night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Bamberg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goose Creek, SC
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Bamberg, SC
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Trip Overview
Goose Creek, SC to Bamberg, SC is 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m via I 26 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on the interstate, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll likely find it a convenient way to connect these two areas without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 50.4 mi | 54m |
| Bamberg Road | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Five Chop Road | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| John C Calhoun Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Edisto Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 50.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Bamberg, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Old State Road
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old State Road
3
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old State Road
4
Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Road
5
Continue on US 78
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 26
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 154-A
Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
9
Merge onto US 301
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
10
Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
11
Continue on US 301; US 601; SC 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
12
Continue on US 301; US 601
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
13
Continue on US 301; US 601
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
14
Turn left onto US 78
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Heritage Highway
15
Arrive at destination
US 78
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, this is a perfect one-day trip, so you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $12, and the longest stretch on I 26 is over 50 miles, so plan your last refueling stop accordingly before hitting that segment. There are no specific recommended stops mentioned, so you can be flexible with your timing. Pay attention as you transition off I 26 onto Bamberg Road and Five Chop Road; these are the primary local roads that will lead you into Bamberg.
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 40 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 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 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bamberg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Goose Creek, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goose Creek, SC
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Goose Creek, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 50.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Goose Creek, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old State Road
Continue onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 154-A
Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.49 one way
$24.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Bamberg, SC
Late night in Bamberg on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookdale, SC
40 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
32 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
1h 34m 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?
This trip is largely highway-focused, with 63% of the drive utilizing major highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 26, including a substantial stretch of 50.4 miles without needing to exit. Expect a relatively fast pace for most of the journey. As you get closer to Bamberg, you'll transition from the interstate onto local roads like Bamberg Road and Five Chop Road, which will slow things down a bit and offer a different driving feel before you arrive at your destination.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.4 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Bamberg Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old State 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 1h 34m 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: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBroughton Street Cafe & Ice Cream
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 62.2
Orangeburg, SC
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBroughton St. Cafe
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 62.2
Coffee & Things
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 62.2
Coastal Coffee Roasters
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich;breakfast
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Visit websiteHardee's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteWendy's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 53.3
Orangeburg, SC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteChick-fil-A
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-23:00
Visit websiteMikey's Drive Thru
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 62.2
Orangeburg, SC
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00
Waffle House
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Cuisine: american
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteBamberg Historic District
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 79.9
Orangeburg Historic District
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 62.2
Amelia Street Historic District
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 62.2
Ellis Avenue Historic District
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 62.2
World's Largest Sweet Tea
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 8.9
Doge
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Bamberg Historic District
District
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 79.9
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monument
Monument
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 62.2
Orangeburg Historic District
Yes
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 62.2
Carroll School
School
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 79.9
Richard Carroll Middle School
School
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 79.9
Amelia Street Historic District
District
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 62.2
Country Inn & Suites
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Visit websiteComfort Suites
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Visit websiteHilton Garden Inn Summerville
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Visit websiteDays Inn
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 53.3
Orangeburg, SC
Economy Inn
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 8.9
Homewood Suites by Hilton Summerville
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.9
Summerville, SC
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.4 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bamberg, 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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