Lakewood, SC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Lakewood, SC is a local road trip base with 14 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lakewood, SC spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
172 mi
Anderson County Airport, SC
Quickest Drive
1h 7m
Columbia, SC
Plan Around Lakewood, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lakewood, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lakewood, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lakewood, SC
Driving from Lakewood, SC
Expect an average of 95 miles and about 2h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Lakewood, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 152 miles (3h 5m), while the shortest is just 49 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lakewood, SC include Greenville, SC (152.2 mi, 3h 5m), Mount Pleasant, SC (102.2 mi, 2h 6m), Myrtle Beach, SC (100.2 mi, 2h 18m), Goose Creek, SC (84.1 mi, 1h 43m), and Rock Hill, SC (79.7 mi, 1h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 95-mile trip from Lakewood, SC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Lakewood, SC and 8 routes heading into Lakewood, SC, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 49 to 152 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lakewood, SC covers 152 miles and takes approximately 3h 5m. Shorter options start at just 49 miles.
The average route from Lakewood, SC runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Lakewood, SC costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lakewood, SC include Greenville, SC, Mount Pleasant, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC and Goose Creek, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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