How far is Lancaster Mill, SC from Goose Creek, SC?

The driving distance from Lancaster Mill, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
161.52 mi
02h 36m
Flight
127.17 mi
204.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.17 mi
Kilometers
204.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.52 mi
Kilometers
259.94 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lancaster Mill
Mon, Jun 1, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster Mill
2026-06-01T18:16
Arrive Goose Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster Mill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
South Sumter
SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

From Lancaster Mill
74.9 mi
01h 18m
To Goose Creek
86.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster Mill and Goose Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Culp Lansford Road

    96 m · 20 sec · Culp Lansford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Culp Street

    70 m · 15 sec · Culp Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Landsford Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Landsford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Midway Street

    2445 ft · 1 min · Midway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South York Street

    1488 ft · 41 sec · South York Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Gay Street

    2557 ft · 1 min · West Gay Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Kershaw Highway

    2354 ft · 40 sec · Kershaw Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Oaks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 16%
Kershaw Camden Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 9%
Kershaw Highway
14.8 mi · 9%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
14.2 mi · 9%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Sumter
01h 18m from Lancaster Mill
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lancaster Mill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lancaster Mill to Goose Creek?

The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Lancaster Mill and 86.6 miles from Goose Creek.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lancaster Mill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Goose Creek.

Stop Ideas Near South Sumter

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 South Sumter and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
City of Manning - City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Manning - City Hall

Manning , SC
29 W Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.

RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

63 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Columbia

65 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster Mill and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 127.17 mi (204.66 km).

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#1 Lancaster Mill

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Population1,978
Coordinates34.7093100, -80.7947900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Goose Creek

#2 Goose Creek

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population44,972
Coordinates32.9810100, -80.0325900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Culp Lansford Road (-80.795174, 34.708436)
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.58 L · about $22.58
Round trip
$45.16
11.4 gal · 43.16 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.58 $45.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.25 $50.49
Premium $4.78 $27.23 $54.47
Diesel $5.62 $32.06 $64.11

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster Mill and Goose Creek. The current time is 18:16:05.

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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.