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Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Lake City, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

71.8 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Goose Creek, SC

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Downtown Lake City, SC, SC

Lake City, SC

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Trip Overview

This 71.8-mile drive from Goose Creek, SC, to Lake City, SC, takes approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it’s an economical option for getting between these two points in the Southeast region. The route is a mixed drive, primarily utilizing US 52, Goose Creek Boulevard North, and North Williamsburg County Highway. It offers a straightforward journey, making it a practical choice for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration of South Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.9 miles from Goose Creek, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old State Road — —
Red Bank Road — —
Goose Creek Boulevard North — —
Longstreet Street — —
North Williamsburg County Highway — —
South Ron McNair Boulevard — —
West Thomas Street — —
South Acline Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Old State Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Lake City, SC.

1

Start on The Oaks Avenue

39 ft · 8 sec · The Oaks Avenue
2

Turn left onto Old State Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Old State Road
3

Continue on Old State Road

246 ft · 17 sec · Old State Road
4

Turn left onto Red Bank Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Red Bank Road
5

Turn slight right onto Goose Creek Boulevard North

14 mi · 16 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North
6

Turn left

3.0 mi · 4 min
7

Turn slight left

38 mi · 50 min
8

Turn left onto Longstreet Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Longstreet Street
9

Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

11 mi · 13 min · North Williamsburg County Highway
10

Continue on South Ron McNair Boulevard

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard
11

Turn right onto West Thomas Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Thomas Street
12

Turn left onto South Acline Avenue

479 ft · 12 sec · South Acline Avenue
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 37-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility; you can leave whenever suits your schedule. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily tailor your breaks to your needs. Keep in mind the estimated fuel cost of $11 for your budgeting. A specific tip for this route: pay attention as you transition between US 52 and Goose Creek Boulevard North, as this often marks a shift in the driving environment and speed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 48m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake City, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Goose Creek, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Goose Creek, SC

This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Goose Creek, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Greeleyville, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greeleyville, SC

36 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Moncks Corner, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greeleyville, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Goose Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

North Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 8:30 am–2 pm

+18433679070

Mellow & Play Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Ladson, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18437894743

Visit website

Old Santee Canal Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.4

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18438995200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.23 one way

$22.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.28 $24.55
premium $4.70 $13.29 $26.58
diesel $5.61 $15.85 $31.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.54 $3.45
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.28 $2.87
EV Truck/SUV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.60

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Goose Creek, SC

Late night in Goose Creek on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake City, SC

Late night in Lake City on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The personality of this drive is a blend of highway and local road. With 57% of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster travel, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.7 miles on US 52, offering a good period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the road to transition between these different driving environments, keeping the experience varied without being overly complex. It's a practical progression rather than a drastically changing landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Old State Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Lake City, SC is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goose Creek, SC to Lake City, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goose Creek, SC to Lake City, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake City, SC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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