How far is Lake Ridge, SC from Wellford, SC?

The driving distance from Lake Ridge, SC to Wellford, SC is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
9.28 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.6 mi
9.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.6 mi
Kilometers
9.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.28 mi
Kilometers
14.94 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Ridge
2026-04-19T11:04
Arrive Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Ridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyman
SC

Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

From Lake Ridge
3.6 mi
00h 08m
To Wellford
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Ridge and Wellford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ridge and Wellford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nicholls Court

    61 m · 9 sec · Nicholls Court

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Nicholls Drive

    578 ft · 32 sec · Nicholls Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reidville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Reidville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nazareth Church Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Nazareth Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Nazareth Church Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Nazareth Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    2609 ft · 55 sec · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    930 ft · 23 sec · Spartanburg Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spartanburg Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Ridge and Wellford.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nazareth Church Road
3.52 mi · 38%
Spartanburg Highway
2.27 mi · 24%
Reidville Road
0.83 mi · 9%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
0.49 mi · 5%
Nicholls Drive
0.11 mi · 1%
Nicholls Court
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Spartanburg Highway

Continue on Spartanburg Highway

2.09 mi · 00h 03m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyman
00h 08m from Lake Ridge
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Ridge to Wellford?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Lyman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Lake Ridge and 5.7 miles from Wellford.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

Stop Ideas Near Lyman

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 Lyman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Spartanburg

17 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

28 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

71 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Gastonia

95 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ridge and Wellford. Straight-line distance: 5.6 mi (9.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lake Ridge

Lake Ridge is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9045700, -82.0248300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Wellford

#2 Wellford

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,774
Coordinates34.9509500, -82.1059400
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholls Court (-82.024986, 34.904638)
End: Spartanburg Highway (-82.105877, 34.951051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.61
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.31 $2.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.46 $2.92
Premium $4.78 $1.58 $3.15
Diesel $5.62 $1.86 $3.71

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 Lake Ridge and Wellford. The current time is 11:04:03.

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.