Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Morning in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Sullivans Island, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Trip Overview
Goose Creek, SC to Sullivans Island, SC is 22.2 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Mark Clark Expressway, Henry Brown Boulevard, and Ben Sawyer Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in South Carolina. Expect a mix of driving conditions on this route, making it an easy and straightforward trip. It's ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely excursion without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Clark Expressway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Henry Brown Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Ben Sawyer Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Rhett Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Red Bank Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Myrick Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rifle Range Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mark Clark Expressway
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Sullivans Island, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old State Road
3
Continue on Old State Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Old State Road
4
Turn right onto Red Bank Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Bank Road
5
Turn slight right
377 ft
·
16 sec
6
Turn straight onto Henry Brown Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Henry Brown Boulevard
7
Continue on North Rhett Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rhett Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 526 East
9
Merge onto I 526
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 526 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Myrick Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Myrick Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Rifle Range Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
13
Turn left onto SC 703
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SC 703
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Station 22 1/2 Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn right
36 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Myrick Road
Turn left onto Myrick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Rifle Range Road
At end of road, turn right onto Rifle Range Road
Navigation decision point
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SC 703 / Ben Sawyer Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 703 / Ben Sawyer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Sullivans Island, SC
Morning in Sullivans Island on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
7 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
33m 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?
This route is about half highway, with 48% of the drive on the Mark Clark Expressway. You'll experience a stretch of 10.6 miles on the Mark Clark Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you encounter more traffic signals and local intersections.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Mark Clark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 7.7 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Myrick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (Rifle Range Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Mark Clark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 7.7 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Myrick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (Rifle Range Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Sullivans Island, 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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