How far is Greenville, SC from Lake Secession, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Lake Secession, SC is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Lake Secession.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Lake Secession.
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Start on North Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Mills Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mills Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29: Williamston, Anderson
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Highway 29 Bypass North
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 29 Bypass North
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass North
836 ft · 11 sec · Highway 28 Bypass North
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Turn right onto East River Street
1 km · 47 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
2311 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Abbeville Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 413
1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 413
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Turn left onto Flat Rock Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Lake Secession Road
1 km · 2 min · Lake Secession Road
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Turn left onto McGill Circle
2362 ft · 2 min · McGill Circle
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Turn right onto Walkers Corner
1151 ft · 51 sec · Walkers Corner
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Turn slight left onto Felker Circle
653 ft · 29 sec · Felker Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Felker Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Lake Secession.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Abbeville Highway
Continue on Abbeville Highway
9.64 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Lake Secession?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Greenville and 23.9 miles from Lake Secession.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Greenville and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lake Secession.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Lake Secession. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.78 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Secession
Lake Secession is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2845500, -82.5945700 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Secession (-82.59457, 34.28455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.60 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
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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