Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Morning in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Hopkins, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
107.1 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Hopkins, SC
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Trip Overview
Goose Creek, SC to Hopkins, SC is 107.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m via I 26 and William Earle Berne Beltway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major roadways, this is a straightforward drive best suited for a single day. You'll find it's a practical option for moving between these two areas efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 88.2 mi | 1h 35m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Garners Ferry Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Old Hopkins Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 222 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 88.2 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Hopkins, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
3 sec
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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
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 116
Toward I 77: Charlotte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 77
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
10
Continue on I 77
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 9A-B
Toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9 A
Toward US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
255 ft
·
7 sec
15
Turn straight onto State Highway 222
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 222
16
Continue on Old Hopkins Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Hopkins Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto Lower Richland Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lower Richland Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
Lower Richland Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over two hours, this is a trip you can easily complete in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample time for any unexpected delays. Since the longest stretch on I 26 is 88.2 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly before you get too low. There are no recommended stops in the data, so this drive is designed for minimal interruption, making flexibility your greatest advantage.
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 53.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.2 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkins, 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 107.1 miles and 2h 5m.
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 I 26 for about 88.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 53.5 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 88.2 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 100.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
91.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward I 77: Charlotte
8
99.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A-B
Toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Roa...
10
99.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9 A
Toward US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumte...
6
100.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.75 one way
$33.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
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: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.25 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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
Hopkins, SC
Morning in Hopkins on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookdale, SC
54 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
9 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
2h 5m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 26 and the William Earle Berne Beltway. Expect to spend most of your time on these faster-paced sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 88.2 miles on I 26, so be prepared for sustained highway travel. While the majority is interstate, the final portion will transition to local roads like Garners Ferry Road as you approach your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.2 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and William Earle Berne Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 26.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 107.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Goose Creek, SC to Hopkins, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Sumter along the way.
Sumter
99.9 mi in
|
~1h 52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.2 miles on I 26. 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 Hopkins, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopkins, 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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