How far is Goose Creek, SC from Valley Falls, SC?
The driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Valley Falls, SC is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Creek and Valley Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek and Valley Falls.
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Start on The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto Old State Road
72 m · 13 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 23 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on University Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
152.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Charlotte
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Spartanburg, Inman
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
2990 ft · 54 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Falls Road
910 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Falls Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Falls Road
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Turn right onto 4th Street
836 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Lolo Road
884 ft · 39 sec · Lolo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lolo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Creek and Valley Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Boulevard
Merge slight right
153 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Goose Creek and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Valley Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Creek to Valley Falls?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Goose Creek and 96.9 miles from Valley Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 9:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.82 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Goose Creek and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Valley Falls.
Stop Ideas Near West Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Columbia.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Creek and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 179.28 mi (288.53 km).
#1 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0159500, -81.9748300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Falls (-81.97483, 35.01595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.63 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $39.19 | $78.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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