How far is Lakewood, SC from Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lakewood and Columbia is 40.67 miles (65.45 km).
Flight distance from Lakewood, SC to Columbia, SC is 40.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lakewood, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 49.31 miles (79.35 km) by car.
Driving from Lakewood to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 06 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 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.
| Population | 132130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 34.0007100 |
| Longitude | -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: Gervais Street (-81.034853,34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lakewood and Columbia
The distance between Lakewood and Columbia is 79 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Columbia. The current time is 23:37:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.59 liters (1.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakewood and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakewood to Columbia is $5.4 (diesel $7.27).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $5.4 | $6.14 | $6.76 | $7.27 |
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 Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
