What is the name of the current that runs from the gulf coast to the east coast?

The current that runs from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast of the United States is known as the Gulf Stream. It is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows up the Atlantic coast, significantly influencing the climate of the eastern U.S. and parts of Western Europe. The Gulf Stream is part of the larger Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.