How far is Glencove, SC from Lake City, SC?

The driving distance from Glencove, SC to Lake City, SC is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.71 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.71 mi
Kilometers
42.98 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Glencove
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glencove
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glencove
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Coward
SC

Town in Florence County, South Carolina, United States

From Glencove
14.5 mi
00h 17m
To Lake City
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glencove and Lake City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glencove and Lake City.

  1. 1

    Start on Hinson Street

    62 m · 15 sec · Hinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glencove Drive

    1016 ft · 47 sec · Glencove Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Williamson Road

    938 ft · 32 sec · North Williamson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Palmetto Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Freedom Boulevard

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Freedom Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Irby Street

    7 mi · 10 min · South Irby Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2177 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Acline Avenue

    732 ft · 18 sec · South Acline Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Acline Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glencove and Lake City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
12.3 mi · 46%
Freedom Boulevard
7.5 mi · 28%
South Irby Street
7.04 mi · 26%
East Palmetto Street
1.17 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Glencove Drive
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coward
00h 17m from Glencove
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Glencove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glencove to Lake City?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Glencove and 12.2 miles from Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Glencove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Coward

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 Coward and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.5 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Town Of Pamplico City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Town Of Pamplico City Hall

Pamplico , SC
180 E Main St, Pamplico, SC 29583
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Coward City Hall

Coward , SC
3720 US-52, Coward, SC 29530
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coward.

RAIL

Florence

25 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

60 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

86 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glencove and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Glencove

Glencove is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1998800, -79.7081200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Lake City

#2 Lake City

City in South Carolina, USA

Population6,497
Coordinates33.8710000, -79.7553500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Hinson Street (-79.708222, 34.199875)
End: South Acline Avenue (-79.755322, 33.870993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.72 $7.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $4.78 $4.49 $8.98
Diesel $5.62 $5.29 $10.57

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glencove and Lake City. The current time is 00:59:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.