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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florence County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Hinson Street
62 m · 15 sec · Hinson Street
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Turn left onto Glencove Drive
1016 ft · 47 sec · Glencove Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Williamson Road
938 ft · 32 sec · North Williamson Road
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Turn left onto East Palmetto Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Palmetto Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Boulevard
7.5 mi · 10 min · Freedom Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Irby Street
7 mi · 10 min · South Irby Street
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Continue on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
12.3 mi · 19 min · Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2177 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Acline Avenue
732 ft · 18 sec · South Acline Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town Hall
Town Of Pamplico City Hall
Coward City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coward.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glencove and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).
#1 Glencove
Glencove is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1998800, -79.7081200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 33.8710000, -79.7553500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Acline Avenue (-79.755322, 33.870993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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