How far is Woodruff, SC from Lake Ridge, SC?
The driving distance from Woodruff, SC to Lake Ridge, SC is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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 Woodruff and Lake Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff and Lake Ridge.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 221
6.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 221
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Turn left onto Center Point Drive
3214 ft · 2 min · Center Point Drive
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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 State Highway 417
1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 417
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reidville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Reidville Road
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Turn right onto Nicholls Drive
578 ft · 25 sec · Nicholls Drive
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Turn slight right onto Nicholls Court
61 m · 9 sec · Nicholls Court
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodruff and Lake Ridge.
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
Continue on Highway 221
6.22 mi · 00h 09m
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 Woodruff and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodruff to Lake Ridge?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Woodruff and 7.5 miles from Lake Ridge.
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 3.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodruff and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Ridge.
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 Woodruff and Lake Ridge. Straight-line distance: 11.42 mi (18.38 km).
#1 Woodruff
City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 34.7395700, -82.0370500 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Ridge
Lake Ridge is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9045700, -82.0248300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Ridge (-82.02483, 34.90457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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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