Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Late night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Judson, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
201.1 mi
324 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
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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Judson, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Goose Creek to Judson, expect a journey covering 201.1 miles through the Southeast. The drive typically takes about 3 hours and 46 minutes of active time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best suited as a single-day commitment. You should budget approximately $32 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route avoids high-speed highways entirely, it offers a more personal, ground-level perspective of the South Carolina landscape. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, this straightforward trip is manageable in one go without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 152.6 mi | 2h 46m |
| I 385 | 29.6 mi | 32m |
| Golden Strip Freeway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 152.6 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Judson, 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
153 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on East North Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Street
11
Continue on SC 183
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Beattie Place
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto SC 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Street
14
Continue on SC 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Road
15
Turn right onto Honour Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Honour Street
16
Turn slight left onto 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
9th Street
17
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Trip Plan
Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch your legs and reset before tackling the remaining turns. Given the nature of local roads, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure your 3-hour and 46-minute travel time doesn't stretch longer due to local traffic. Keep your fuel gauge in check, as the $32 estimated cost might fluctuate depending on idling time in local traffic zones. My biggest tip for this specific route is to keep your GPS active and accessible; with a turn-heavy profile, it is easy to miss a junction on these local roads. Flexibility is your best asset here, so enjoy the ability to pull over easily if you need a break.
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 100.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 1h 51m 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 44 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 miles or 1h 51m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Judson, 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 201.1 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.5 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 152.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 185.4 — 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
|
~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.
9
155.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
|
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
6
185.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
|
I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.45 one way
$62.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.38 | $68.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.12 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Judson, SC
Late night in Judson on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Rock Hill, SC
101 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
4 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
3h 46m 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.
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 76.3
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
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?
Expect a very different experience than your typical interstate cruise, as this route has a highway share of 0%. Instead, you will navigate via Old State Road, Goose Creek Road, and University Boulevard. The path is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you will need to stay alert at intersections rather than settling into cruise control. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major expressways, the pace is dictated by the flow of local traffic. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent throughout the 201.1-mile journey, favoring technical driving over high-speed transit.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 385. You will hit about 9 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
6/10
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 201.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Judson, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
155.8 mi in
|
~2h 51m
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via I 385
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 201.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Judson, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Judson, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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