Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Late night in Goose Creek on Thursday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Pineridge, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
93.5 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
12 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 43m
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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Pineridge, SC
Ken Jacobsen
Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Pineridge, SC covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Charleston Highway, Pine Ridge Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.9 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.8 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 84.9 mi | 1h 31m |
| Charleston Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Pine Ridge Drive | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 321 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 31m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,199 veh/hr typical · worst 2,751
Quietest
1 AM
~211 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Pineridge, 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
85 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 119
9
Turn left onto US 21/US 176
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 21/US 176
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Charleston Highway
11
Continue on US 21/US 176
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Highway
12
Turn right onto US 321
221 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 321
13
Continue on US 21; US 176; US 321
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Highway
14
Turn left onto Pine Ridge Drive
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pine Ridge Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Pine Ridge Drive
Trip Plan
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 46.8 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 52m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pineridge, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Goose Creek, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goose Creek, SC
This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 84.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.8 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 84.9 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 89.2 — 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
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.
4
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 119
5
89.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
US 21/US 176 / Charleston Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 21/US 176 / Charleston Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.33 one way
$28.65 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| premium | $4.64 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Orangeburg, SC - Citadel Road - Tesla Supercharger
Orangeburg, SC
Tesla
16 DCFC
Cayce, SC - Tesla Supercharger
Cayce, SC
Tesla
12 DCFC
Orangeburg, SC - Tesla Supercharger
Orangeburg, SC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 338
Cayce, SC
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Target T1829 (N Charleston, SC)
North Charleston, SC
Electrify America
4 DCFC
CircleK - North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, SC
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
North Charleston, SC Rechargery Relay @ Circle K - Ashley Phosphate Rd
North Charleston, SC
IONNA
4 DCFC
Flying J 1068
Summerville, SC
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
eVgo Network: 3
Tesla: 3
AMPUP: 2
ChargePoint Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.82 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Pineridge, SC
Late night in Pineridge on Thursday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
91°F
Brookdale, SC
47 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
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
1h 47m 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?
93.5 mi in 1h 47m, mostly highway — 84.9 mi of that is on I 26.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Charleston Highway. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 9 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
344 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
333 ft
Total Descent
106 ft
Highest Point
344 ft
~73.5 mi in
Elevation Range
313 ft
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 1h 47m. Total distance: 93.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on I 26. 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pineridge, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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