Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Morning in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Saint Matthews, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Saint Matthews, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Goose Creek to Saint Matthews, you are in for a straightforward 70.5-mile journey across South Carolina. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local routes like Old State Road, Goose Creek Road, and University Boulevard rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this transit. Because the entire trip stays within the Southeast region, you will find a consistent, familiar landscape throughout the drive. This route is best suited for those who prefer local backroads over the high-speed monotony of typical highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 59.1 mi | 1h 3m |
| Saint Matthews Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| University Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Harry C Raysor Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Saint Matthews, 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
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 145
Toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 145
Toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
10
Turn straight onto US 601
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Matthews Road
11
Continue on US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry C Raysor Drive
12
Turn left onto SC 6
292 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn right
28 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Goose Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.5 — 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.
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 145
Toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
7
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 145
Toward US 601 North: St. Matthews
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Saint Matthews, SC
Morning in Saint Matthews on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Holly Hill, SC
35 mi in
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
32 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
1h 22m 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 haul, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate a series of local roads that require your full attention, providing a more engaged driving experience than a standard freeway commute. There is no single longest stretch of uninterrupted road, which means you should prepare for frequent adjustments as you navigate the transition between local segments. The character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, emphasizing local connectivity over rapid transit. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, the pace is dictated by the flow of local traffic and the winding nature of the roads themselves.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Saint Matthews Road. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m 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.
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 Saint Matthews, SC, road signs begin pointing toward St. Matthews along the way.
St. Matthews
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.1 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 Saint Matthews, 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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