Lakewood, SC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Lakewood, SC is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 80 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lakewood, SC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
171.8 mi
Anderson County Airport, SC
Quickest Drive
1h 7m
Columbia, SC
Plan Around Lakewood, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lakewood, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lakewood, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lakewood, SC
Driving from Lakewood, SC
Expect an average of 80 miles and about 1h 47m behind the wheel when leaving Lakewood, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 80 miles (1h 47m), while the shortest is just 80 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lakewood, SC include Rock Hill, SC (79.7 mi, 1h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 80-mile trip from Lakewood, SC, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Lakewood, SC and 5 routes heading into Lakewood, SC, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 80 to 80 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lakewood, SC covers 80 miles and takes approximately 1h 47m. Shorter options start at just 80 miles.
The average route from Lakewood, SC runs about 80 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 80-mile trip from Lakewood, SC costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lakewood, SC include Rock Hill, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lakewood, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,154
Median Income
$49,255
Median Home Value
$260,900
Median Age
44.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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