Origin
Isle of Palms, SC
Night in Isle of Palms on Saturday
Local time
11:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Isle of Palms, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Isle of Palms, SC
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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.7-mile drive from Isle of Palms, SC to Goose Creek, SC takes about 32 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll navigate using major roads like the Isle of Palms Connector, Hungry Neck Boulevard, and the Mark Clark Expressway, with no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The drive offers a practical connection between these two Southeast locations, making it a convenient option for local travel or a quick transition between areas. Plan for a simple, direct journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Palms Connector | — | — |
| Hungry Neck Boulevard | — | — |
| Mark Clark Expressway | — | — |
| North Rhett Avenue | — | — |
| N | — | — |
| Henry Brown Boulevard | — | — |
| Red Bank Road | — | — |
| Old State Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Isle of Palms Connector
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on Palm Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Palm Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Isle of Palms Connector
3
Turn left onto Hungry Neck Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hungry Neck Boulevard
4
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward North Rhett Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Rhett Avenue
7
Keep slight left to continue on N. Rhett Ave
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
N. Rhett Ave
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rhett Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rhett Avenue
9
Continue on Henry Brown Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry Brown Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Red Bank Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Bank Road
11
Turn left onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Old State Road
12
Continue on Old State Road
236 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old State Road
13
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Goose Creek, SC
Night in Goose Creek on Saturday
Local time
11:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
2 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
32m 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 on this route, characterized by its 0% highway share and a relatively short total distance. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of road; instead, anticipate navigating through various local thoroughfares. The drive progresses by connecting key local roads, suggesting a route that prioritizes directness over expansive scenery. This profile means you'll be actively engaged with steering and navigation rather than settling into a monotonous highway pace, making the 32-minute duration feel dynamic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Isle of Palms Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Isle of Palms, SC to Goose Creek, SC is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Isle of Palms, SC to Goose Creek, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Isle of Palms, SC
Full guide →Isle of Palms is a city of 4,347 (2020) in South Carolina, near Charleston. Over the years Isle of Palms has become a very popular vacation spot for families. Warm weather, an abundance of palm trees, and beautiful beaches make Isle of Palms the perfect location for any traveler.
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 32m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Isle of Palms, SC to Goose Creek, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goose Creek, 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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