Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Morning in Goose Creek on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Camden, 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 17m
Distance
109 mi
175 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Camden, SC
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Trip Overview
Goose Creek, SC to Camden, SC is 109 miles and takes about 2 hours 17 minutes via US 52, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 26.2 mi | 34m |
| North Brooks Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard North | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| C E Murray Boulevard | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Sumter Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Camden Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Gourdin Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 26.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Camden, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
2
Turn left onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old State Road
3
Continue on Old State Road
245 ft
·
16 sec
·
Old State Road
4
Turn left onto Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
5
Turn slight right onto US 52
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard North
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 52
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 52
7
Turn slight left onto US 52
23 mi
·
29 min
·
US 52
8
Turn left onto SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
9
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
10
Continue on US 521
12 mi
·
13 min
·
C E Murray Boulevard
11
Turn slight right
336 ft
·
4 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
13
Merge onto US 521; SC 261
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
14
Continue on US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Boyce Street
15
Turn right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
16
Continue on US 301; US 521
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Brooks Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Guignard Drive
19
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight right onto US 521
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
22
Continue on US 521
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
23
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
24
Continue on US 521
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
25
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 521; US 601
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip of just over two hours, you have the advantage of flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours in Camden. While there are no designated stops mentioned, the drive's local nature means you'll pass through various towns where you can find fuel or rest stops as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before departing Goose Creek, as the longest stretch without major road changes is over 26 miles.
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 54.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 1h 11m 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 Camden, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goose Creek, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Goose Creek, SC
This is one driving day of about 109 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Goose Creek, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.5 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83 — 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
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Old State Road
Turn left onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Red Bank Road
Turn left onto Red Bank Road
Navigation decision point
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
77.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Turn left onto US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.05 one way
$34.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.07 | $48.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.98 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Camden, SC
Morning in Camden on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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 17m 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
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park
National Park
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 90.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 25% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.2 miles along US 52. Prepare for a route that weaves through local roads, so keeping an eye on navigation will be key. The character of the drive shifts as you navigate from Goose Creek Boulevard North onto US 52, offering a more continuous, though not exclusively highway, experience before continuing toward Camden.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old State Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 109 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 109 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on US 52. 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: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.8 miles: 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 Camden, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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