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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Culp Lansford Road
96 m · 20 sec · Culp Lansford Road
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Turn left onto Culp Street
70 m · 15 sec · Culp Street
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Turn left onto Old Landsford Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Landsford Road
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Continue on Midway Street
2445 ft · 1 min · Midway Street
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Continue on South York Street
1488 ft · 41 sec · South York Street
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Turn right onto West Gay Street
2557 ft · 1 min · West Gay Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Market Street
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Turn straight onto Kershaw Highway
2354 ft · 40 sec · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Matson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on North Broad Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Manning Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road
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Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway
26.2 mi · 34 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
9 mi · 10 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue on Red Bank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road
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Turn right onto Old State Road
1201 ft · 55 sec · Old State Road
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Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · The Oaks Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
City of Sumter City Hall
City of Manning - City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.
Camden
Kingstree
Florence
Columbia
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).
#1 Lancaster Mill
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,978 |
| Coordinates | 34.7093100, -80.7947900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goose Creek
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
| Population | 44,972 |
| Coordinates | 32.9810100, -80.0325900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Oaks Avenue (-80.032589, 32.981043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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