How far is Goose Creek, SC from Lake Secession, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Lake Secession, SC is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.14 mi
04h 25m
Flight
172.72 mi
277.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.72 mi
Kilometers
277.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.14 mi
Kilometers
318.87 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Secession
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 PM EST
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 1:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Lake Secession
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Goose Creek
99 mi
02h 12m
To Lake Secession
99.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Lake Secession.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Lake Secession.

  1. 1

    Start on The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old State Road

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Goose Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on University Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2254 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    17.4 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Greenwood Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 178

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 178

  17. 17

    Continue on Bruce Road

    697 ft · 12 sec · Bruce Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bradley Street

    2941 ft · 50 sec · Bradley Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mosley Road

    1577 ft · 27 sec · Mosley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Rock House Road

    1678 ft · 28 sec · Rock House Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Scotts Ferry Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Scotts Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on S-41-98

    2460 ft · 42 sec · S-41-98

  23. 23

    Continue on S-41-227

    2.1 mi · 3 min · S-41-227

  24. 24

    Continue on Kathy Hill Road

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Kathy Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sivell Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Sivell Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road

    914 ft · 16 sec · Warren Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 25 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West

    2574 ft · 40 sec · Scotch Cross Road West

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225

  30. 30

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Nixon Circle

    2970 ft · 53 sec · Nixon Circle

  32. 32

    Continue on Taggart Avenue

    2255 ft · 42 sec · Taggart Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2783 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 225

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1909 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Court Square

    141 m · 9 sec · Court Square

  38. 38

    Continue on North Main Street

    919 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 28

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 28

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on North Highway 184

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Highway 184

  42. 42

    Continue on Antreville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Antreville Highway

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Flat Rock Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Flat Rock Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Lake Secession Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lake Secession Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto McGill Circle

    2362 ft · 2 min · McGill Circle

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Walkers Corner

    1151 ft · 51 sec · Walkers Corner

  47. 47

    Turn slight left onto Felker Circle

    653 ft · 29 sec · Felker Circle

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Felker Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Lake Secession.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
48 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
95.1 mi · 48%
Columbia Highway
14.2 mi · 7%
Highway 28
11.4 mi · 6%
Greenwood Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Augusta Road
7.02 mi · 4%
Sivell Road
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight right

93.3 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
02h 12m from Goose Creek
Leave By
8:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Goose Creek and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lake Secession.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Lake Secession?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Goose Creek and 99.2 miles from Lake Secession.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Goose Creek and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lake Secession.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springdale.

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Lake Secession. Straight-line distance: 172.72 mi (277.96 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Secession

Lake Secession is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2845500, -82.5945700
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Lake Secession (-82.59457, 34.28455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.47 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.36
13.98 gal · 52.94 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $25.18 $50.36
Mid-grade $4.06 $28.35 $56.70
Premium $4.46 $31.14 $62.28
Diesel $5.72 $39.95 $79.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Lake Secession. The current time is 16:19:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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