Origin
Glencove, SC
Late night in Glencove on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glencove, SC to Lake City, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glencove, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Lake City, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Glencove, SC to Lake City, SC is 29 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge and Freedom Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in South Carolina. Given its brief length, it's ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger itinerary. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more local driving experience rather than high-speed travel. Plan for this to be a straightforward connection between your starting and ending points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Freedom Boulevard | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| South Irby Street | 7 mi | 9m |
| East Palmetto Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Glencove Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Williamson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Acline Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glencove, SC and Lake City, SC.
1
Start on Hinson Street
205 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hinson Street
2
Turn left onto Glencove Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Glencove Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Williamson Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Williamson Road
4
Turn left onto US 76
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Palmetto Street
5
Turn right onto US 301
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Freedom Boulevard
6
Turn left onto US 52; US 301
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Irby Street
7
Continue on US 52
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
8
Turn left onto US 378 Business; SC 341
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Acline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Acline Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Acline Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glencove Drive
Turn left onto Glencove Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Williamson Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Williamson Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 76 / East Palmetto Street
Turn left onto US 76 / East Palmetto Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 301 / Freedom Boulevard
Turn right onto US 301 / Freedom Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
28.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lake City, SC
Late night in Lake City on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll navigate via Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge, Freedom Boulevard, and South Irby Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn or change in road type is 12.3 miles on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge. Expect a steady pace without the frequent acceleration and braking typical of interstate driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Glencove Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glencove Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 76 / East Palmetto Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
137 ft
73 ft
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
137 ft
Elevation Range
63 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glencove Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 76 / East Palmetto Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake City, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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