Origin
Goose Creek, SC
Night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Union, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
147 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
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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Union, SC
Sebastián Casimiro
Trip Overview
The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Union, SC covers 147 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, North Brooks Street, Kershaw Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.99 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 26.2 mi | 34m |
| North Brooks Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Kershaw Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard North | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| C E Murray Boulevard | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Kershaw Camden Highway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Sumter Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Camden Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 26.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Union, SC.
1
Start on The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
2
Turn left onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old State Road
3
Continue on Old State Road
245 ft
·
16 sec
·
Old State Road
4
Turn left onto Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
5
Turn slight right onto US 52
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard North
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 52
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 52
7
Turn slight left onto US 52
23 mi
·
29 min
·
US 52
8
Turn left onto SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
9
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
10
Continue on US 521
12 mi
·
13 min
·
C E Murray Boulevard
11
Turn slight right
336 ft
·
4 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
13
Merge onto US 521; SC 261
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
14
Continue on US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Boyce Street
15
Turn right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
16
Continue on US 301; US 521
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Brooks Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Guignard Drive
19
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight right onto US 521
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
22
Continue on US 521
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
23
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
24
Continue on US 521
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
25
Continue on US 521
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
26
Continue on US 521; US 601
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Kershaw Highway
27
Continue on US 521; US 601
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
28
Continue on US 521; US 601
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Hampton Street
29
Turn left onto US 521; US 601
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Matson Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 521 Business
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
31
Continue on US 521
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Spring Street
32
Turn right onto US 521
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Continue on US 521; SC 522
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
34
Turn slight right onto SC 522
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Rocky River Road
35
Enter roundabout
196 ft
·
3 sec
36
Continue
26 ft
·
0 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 73.5 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.5 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union, 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.
+
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 147 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 US 52 for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.5 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old State Road
Turn left onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Red Bank Road
Turn left onto Red Bank Road
Navigation decision point
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
77.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Turn left onto US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.99 one way
$45.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.13 | $50.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.21 | $54.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.46 | $64.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.06 |
| Efficient EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.86 | $5.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.58 | $9.41 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Union, SC
Night in Union on Sunday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
3h 7m 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?
147 mi in 3h 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old State Road.
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 147 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 147 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on US 52. 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 0.2 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Union, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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