How far is Lake Ridge, SC from Woodruff, SC?
The driving distance from Lake Ridge, SC to Woodruff, SC is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Ridge and Woodruff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ridge and Woodruff.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Reidville Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 417
1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 417
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Turn left onto Moore Duncan Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Moore Duncan Highway
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Turn right onto Center Point Drive
3214 ft · 2 min · Center Point Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 221
6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 221
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Ridge and Woodruff.
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.
Highway 221
Turn right onto Highway 221
6.22 mi · 00h 11m
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 Woodruff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Ridge to Woodruff?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Roebuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Lake Ridge and 9.6 miles from Woodruff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Woodruff.
Stop Ideas Near Roebuck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roebuck.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ridge and Woodruff. Straight-line distance: 11.42 mi (18.38 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 Woodruff
City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 34.7395700, -82.0370500 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.037053, 34.739569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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