Origin
Union, SC
Night in Union on Sunday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, SC to Goose Creek, 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 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, SC
Sebastián Casimiro
Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Union, SC to Goose Creek, 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 South Williamsburg County Highway, Manning Road, 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 South Williamsburg County Highway. 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 Union, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 26.2 mi | 34m |
| Manning Road | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Kershaw Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Greeleyville Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Kershaw Camden Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Sumter Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Camden Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
South Williamsburg County Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on this road
225 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left
248 ft
·
7 sec
3
Enter roundabout
11 ft
·
0 sec
4
Continue
187 ft
·
3 sec
5
Continue on SC 522
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Rocky River Road
6
Merge onto US 521; SC 522
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
7
Continue on US 521; SC 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto US 521
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Spring Street
9
Continue on US 521
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
10
Turn slight right onto US 521
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Matson Street
11
Continue on US 521; US 601
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Hampton Street
12
Continue on US 521; US 601
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
13
Continue on US 521; US 601
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Kershaw Highway
14
Continue on US 521; US 601
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Broad Street
15
Continue on US 521
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sumter Highway
16
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
17
Continue on US 521
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
18
Continue on US 521
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
19
Turn slight left onto US 521; US 76 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
20
Turn slight right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
21
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Guignard Drive
22
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto US 521
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Manning Road
24
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Church Street
25
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Boyce Street
26
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
27
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
28
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
29
Turn right onto US 52
26 mi
·
34 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
30
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
32
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
33
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
34
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old State Road
35
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
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 Union, SC, or about 1h 34m 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 34m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goose Creek, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Union, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Union, SC
This is one driving day of about 147 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Union, 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 South Williamsburg County Highway 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 Union, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 147 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
136.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
146.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
|
Old State Road
Turn right onto Old State Road
Navigation decision point
5
147 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
Goose Creek, SC
Night in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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 warmer 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 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on South Williamsburg County Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 10 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 136.8 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): 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 (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on South Williamsburg County Highway. 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 136.8 miles (US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South): 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 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Goose Creek, 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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