Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Late night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to North Charleston, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Goose Creek and North Charleston is a quick, straightforward transit across the Southeast. Spanning just 13.3 miles, this drive typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. Given the short distance, you can easily handle this as a one-day trip without needing any overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $2, it is a highly economical route for those moving between these two South Carolina locations. Because there are no required stops along the way, you have the flexibility to make this a simple, direct commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rivers Avenue | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Goose Creek Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rivers Avenue
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and North Charleston, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 52
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
8
Continue on US 52; US 78
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Rivers Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
US 52; US 78
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.2 — 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old State Road
Continue onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Merge onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
North Charleston, SC
Late night in North Charleston on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate using a combination of Old State Road, Goose Creek Road, and Goose Creek Boulevard South. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you should prepare for frequent turns and steady local traffic. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Old State Road. This journey feels much more like a typical neighborhood transit than an open-road adventure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Rivers Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old State Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goose Creek, SC to North Charleston, SC is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in North Charleston, SC
Full guide →North Charleston is in the Greater Charleston area. It is the third largest city in South Carolina with a lot of muscle in terms of commerce and consumerism.
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 17m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Rivers Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical 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 North Charleston, 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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