Origin
Moncks Corner, SC
Late night in Moncks Corner on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moncks Corner, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moncks Corner, SC
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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Moncks Corner to Goose Creek, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey through the Southeast. Spanning just 15.7 miles, this trip typically takes about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via South Live Oak Drive, Perry Hill Road, and Annie Williams Street rather than relying on major interstates. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, this is an incredibly economical drive. Since the entire route stays within South Carolina, you won't need to worry about regional transitions or overnight logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Red Bank Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Live Oak Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Perry Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Annie Williams Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wigfall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goose Creek Boulevard South
— 13.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncks Corner, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on SC 6
365 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Live Oak Drive
3
Turn left onto Perry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Perry Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Annie Williams Street
484 ft
·
23 sec
·
Annie Williams Street
5
Continue on Annie Williams Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Annie Williams Street
6
Turn left onto Wigfall Street
237 ft
·
17 sec
·
Wigfall Street
7
Turn sharp right onto US 52
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
9
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
10
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
11
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old State Road
12
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Annie Williams Street
Turn left onto Annie Williams Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Wigfall Street
Turn left onto Wigfall Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Turn sharp right onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Goose Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
1 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
21m 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 monotonous highway cruise, as this route features 0% highway driving. You will spend your time navigating through local community roads, meaning your attention needs to remain on constant maneuvers rather than long, high-speed stretches. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on South Live Oak Drive, you should anticipate frequent turns and transitions between streets. The road’s personality is defined by its localized nature, reflecting a quiet pace that lacks the intensity of major transit corridors. Behind the wheel, you will experience a steady, rhythmic drive that requires you to stay alert through every intersection.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Goose Creek Boulevard South.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive.
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 15.6 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 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Annie Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Wigfall Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
62 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
64 ft
Total Descent
85 ft
Highest Point
62 ft
~1.1 mi in
Elevation Range
41 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Goose Creek Boulevard South. 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: at 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Annie Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Wigfall Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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