How far is Valley Falls, SC from Goose Creek, SC?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, SC to Goose Creek, SC is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Goose Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Goose Creek.
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Start on Lolo Road
884 ft · 41 sec · Lolo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
836 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Valley Falls Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Falls Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 585 North, US 176 West: Inman
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto I 85 South: Greenville
1256 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, I 26 West: Columbia, Asheville
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Columbia
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
89.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
97.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
2577 ft · 44 sec · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Goose Creek Road
1 km · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
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Continue on Old State Road
1067 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
72 m · 15 sec · Old State Road
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Turn left 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 Valley Falls and Goose Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
97.1 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Goose Creek?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Valley Falls and 97.1 miles from Goose Creek.
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 14.9 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 12:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Valley Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goose Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
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 Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Goose Creek. Straight-line distance: 179.28 mi (288.53 km).
#1 Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0159500, -81.9748300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 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 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $39.31 | $78.62 |
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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