Goose Creek, SC to Landrum, SC is 208.7 miles and takes about 3h 51m via I 26, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. For the most part, you'll be on the highway, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration and a fairly short travel time, this route is a good option for a quick transit between these two points.
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
104.3 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 26
203.3 mi
3h 40m
East Rutherford Street
1.9 mi
4m
University Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi
1m
Old State Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Landrum Road
0.2 mi
<1m
North Howard Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
The Oaks Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 203.3 mi, about 3h 40m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 148 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,956 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,525
Quietest
2 AM
~166 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Landrum, 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
153 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
51 mi·54 min·I 26
Toward SpartanburgUse the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward SC 14: Landrum
10
Turn left onto SC 14
0.2 mi·20 sec·Landrum Road
11
Continue on SC 14
1.9 mi·4 min·East Rutherford Street
12
Turn right onto US 176
70 ft·1 sec·North Howard Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
US 176
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under four hours, leaving Goose Creek in the morning should allow ample time to reach Landrum before evening. You'll cover 208.7 miles, and with only one recommended stop, you can choose to pause midway or push through. The primary road is I 26, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 203.3-mile stretch, with an estimated fuel cost of $32. Plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, particularly around urban areas near the start and end points.
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 104.3 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203.3 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 46 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.3 miles or 1h 55m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Landrum, 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 208.7 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 203.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 206.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|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.
7
155.8 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Spartanburg
5
206.6 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|SC 14 / Landrum Road
Turn left onto SC 14 / Landrum Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.15 one way
$66.31 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$36.15
$72.31
premium
$4.78
$39.28
$78.55
diesel
$6.18
$50.77
$101.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.6
0
$21.91
$10.02
Efficient EV
52.2
0
$18.26
$8.35
EV Truck/SUV
83.5
1
$29.22
$13.36
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Morning
in Goose Creek on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
N 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:15AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Destination
Landrum, SC
Morning
in Landrum on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
NNE 2 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:15AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
71°F
Rock Hill, SC
104 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
2 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
3h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 72
Caution: Being Prepared for Excessive Heat & Humidity
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 194.3
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 97% of the 208.7 miles on freeways, specifically I 26. You'll experience a longest stretch of 203.3 miles on I 26, indicating minimal deviations for a significant portion of the trip. Expect dense exits and merging traffic as you navigate this highway-heavy profile. The final miles will transition from highway to surface streets like East Rutherford Street and University Boulevard as you approach Landrum.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 203.3 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and East Rutherford Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old State Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 8 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
Gently rolling terrain
1,046 ft31 ft
Total Climb
1,146 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
1,046 ft
~208.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,015 ft
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 Landrum, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
The longest stretch is about 203.3 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.
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, Cowpens National Battlefield 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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Landrum, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
