How far is Goose Creek, SC from Lincolnville, SC?

The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Lincolnville, SC is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.7 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.34 mi
11.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.7 mi
Kilometers
14 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Goose Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goose Creek
2026-04-18T16:25
Arrive Lincolnville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goose Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ladson
SC

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

From Goose Creek
4.3 mi
00h 07m
To Lincolnville
4.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Lincolnville.

  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

    5.4 mi · 8 min · University Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Von Ohnsen Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Von Ohnsen Road

  7. 7

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

    3277 ft · 2 min · Lincolnville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1769 ft · 54 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pickens Street

    805 ft · 30 sec · Pickens Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Carolina Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · West Carolina Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Carolina Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
5.38 mi · 62%
Goose Creek Road
1.12 mi · 13%
Von Ohnsen Road
0.79 mi · 9%
Lincolnville Road
0.62 mi · 7%
Lincoln Avenue
0.33 mi · 4%
Old State Road
0.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Continue on University Boulevard

5.38 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladson
00h 07m from Goose Creek
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goose Creek and Sunny near Lincolnville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Lincolnville?

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ladson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Goose Creek and 4.3 miles from Lincolnville.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Creek and Sunny near Lincolnville.

Stop Ideas Near Ladson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ladson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

16 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

76 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

80 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

103 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Lincolnville. Straight-line distance: 7.34 mi (11.81 km).

Goose Creek

#1 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Lincolnville

#2 Lincolnville

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,624
Coordinates33.0068400, -80.1553700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Creek (-80.03259, 32.98101)
End: Lincolnville (-80.15537, 33.00684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.37 $2.75
Premium $4.78 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.62 $1.74 $3.49

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Goose Creek and Lincolnville. The current time is 16:25:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.