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Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Homeland Park, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
214 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
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6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
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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Homeland Park, SC
Khadijah Karaca
Trip Overview
Goose Creek, SC to Homeland Park, SC is 214 miles and takes about 4h 8m via I 26 and I 385, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, moving from one part of South Carolina to another. Given its mostly highway profile and single-day recommendation, this route is a straightforward connection between these two locations. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 152.6 mi | 2h 46m |
| I 385 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| Highway 418 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Cooley Bridge Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Belton Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Highway 247 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East River Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Anderson Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 152.6 mi, about 2h 46m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 57 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,209 veh/hr typical · worst 2,724
Quietest
1 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Homeland Park, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
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3 sec
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The Oaks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Old State Road
237 ft
·
12 sec
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Old State Road
3
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Old State Road
4
Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Goose Creek Road
5
Continue on US 78
1.3 mi
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2 min
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University Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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55 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 26
153 mi
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2 hr 46 min
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I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
23 mi
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24 min
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I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
10
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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McCarter Road
11
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Milacron Drive
12
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi
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14 min
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Highway 418
13
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Augusta Road
14
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi
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8 min
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Cooley Bridge Road
15
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 247
16
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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River Street
17
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
12 sec
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North Main Street
18
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Anderson Street
19
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Belton Highway
20
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.6 mi
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3 min
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East River Street
21
Turn left onto US 29
2.0 mi
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2 min
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East Shockley Ferry Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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South Murray Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 29
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Shockley Ferry Road
24
Arrive at destination
US 29
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only about 4 hours, it’s best tackled in one day. Aim to leave Goose Creek in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. The longest continuous stretch is over 150 miles on I 26, so plan a fuel stop before you get too low, perhaps before you leave that long interstate segment. You'll only need about $36 for fuel, so budget accordingly. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to take breaks as needed or push through to Homeland Park efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.6 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 47 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 1h 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 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homeland Park, 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.
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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 Goose Creek, SC
This is one driving day of about 214 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Goose Creek, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 152.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107 miles from Goose Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Interstate 26 East Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Interstate 26 West Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 178.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
155.8 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
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I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5
178.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.59 one way
$63.19 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| premium | $4.49 | $37.85 | $75.69 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $40.41 | $80.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.47 | $10.27 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.96 | $13.70 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Late night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
SW 6 to 12 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:56PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:52PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Destination
Homeland Park, SC
Late night in Homeland Park on Sunday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
WSW 2 to 7 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:56PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:52PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
5 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
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 73.8
Caution: Paddling Conditions
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 88% of the 214 miles on interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 152.6 miles on I 26, which means extended periods of cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach Homeland Park, where you'll exit the interstate system. Expect to notice a higher density of exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate the interstate portions of this drive.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.6 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 385. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 14 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
787 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
900 ft
Total Descent
144 ft
Highest Point
787 ft
~214 mi in
Elevation Range
756 ft
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.
Between Goose Creek, SC and Homeland Park, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
155.8 mi in
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~2h 51m
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via I 385
Pelzer
178.6 mi in
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~3h 16m
About the Cities
Starting in Goose Creek, SC
Full guide →Founded 1961
Top landmarks
- • St. James Church — church building in South Carolina, United States of America
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 4h 8m. Total distance: 214 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152.6 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Homeland Park, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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