How far is Lakewood, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lakewood and Charleston is 77.81 miles (125.22 km).
Flight distance from Lakewood, SC to Charleston, SC is 77.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Lakewood to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lakewood, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 95.82 miles (154.2 km) by car.
Driving from Lakewood to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Lakewood
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°50'49"N 80°21'0"W |
| Latitude | 33.8468300 |
| Longitude | -80.3500800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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 Lakewood and Charleston
The distance between Lakewood and Charleston is 154 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 42 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 Lakewood and Charleston. The current time is 23:37:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.8 liters (3.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakewood and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakewood to Charleston is $10.49 (diesel $14.12).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $10.49 | $11.93 | $13.13 | $14.12 |
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 December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lakewood and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
