How far is Lake Secession, SC from Greenville, SC?
The driving distance from Lake Secession, SC to Greenville, SC is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Driving 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 01m.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Secession and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Secession and Greenville.
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Start on Felker Circle
653 ft · 29 sec · Felker Circle
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Turn straight onto Walkers Corner
1151 ft · 54 sec · Walkers Corner
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Turn left onto McGill Circle
2362 ft · 2 min · McGill Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Secession Road
1 km · 2 min · Lake Secession Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Flat Rock Road
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Turn right onto Highway 413
1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 413
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Turn left onto Abbeville Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Abbeville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2311 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto East Shockley Ferry Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
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Turn right onto East River Street
3248 ft · 45 sec · East River Street
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 29 Bypass North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 29 Bypass North
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Continue on Highway 29 North
8 mi · 12 min · Highway 29 North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Secession and Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 29 North
Exit the roundabout
12.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Secession and Mostly Cloudy near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Secession to Greenville?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 Lake Secession and 22.6 miles from Greenville.
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 5.6 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 4:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Lake Secession and Mostly Cloudy near Greenville.
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 Lake Secession and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.78 km).
#1 Lake Secession
Lake Secession is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2845500, -82.5945700 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
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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