How far is Lake City, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Charleston is 76.29 miles (122.78 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, SC to Charleston, SC is 76.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Lake City to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 89.16 miles (143.48 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Lake City
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 6497 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°52'16"N 79°45'19"W |
| Latitude | 33.8710000 |
| Longitude | -79.7553500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.
| Population | 139714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W |
| Latitude | 32.7765700 |
| Longitude | -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Broad Street (-79.930909,32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake City and Charleston
The distance between Lake City and Charleston is 143 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake City and Charleston. The current time is 09:11:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.91 liters (3.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Charleston is $9.77 (diesel $13.14).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $9.77 | $11.1 | $12.22 | $13.14 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake City and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Lake City 225.08 miles (362 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Lake City 167.37 miles (269 km)
