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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Nicholls Court
61 m · 9 sec · Nicholls Court
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Turn straight onto Nicholls Drive
578 ft · 32 sec · Nicholls Drive
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Turn left onto Reidville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Reidville Road
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Turn right onto Nazareth Church Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Nazareth Church Road
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Turn straight onto Nazareth Church Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Nazareth Church Road
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Turn left onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
2609 ft · 55 sec · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Continue on Spartanburg Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway
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Continue on Spartanburg Highway
930 ft · 23 sec · Spartanburg Highway
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyman.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ridge and Wellford. Straight-line distance: 5.6 mi (9.02 km).
#1 Lake Ridge
Lake Ridge is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9045700, -82.0248300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellford
City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 34.9509500, -82.1059400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spartanburg Highway (-82.105877, 34.951051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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