How far is Bethune, SC from Spring Lake, SC?

The driving distance from Bethune, SC to Spring Lake, SC is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.86 mi
00h 52m
Flight
24.07 mi
38.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.07 mi
Kilometers
38.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.86 mi
Kilometers
49.66 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Lake
Fri, Jun 12, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bethune
Fri, Jun 12, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethune
2026-06-11T23:10
Arrive Spring Lake
Fri, Jun 12, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethune
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Bethune
15.4 mi
00h 26m
To Spring Lake
15.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethune and Spring Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethune and Spring Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    614 ft · 14 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto King Street West

    3239 ft · 55 sec · King Street West

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dekalb Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Dekalb Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West DeKalb Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West DeKalb Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ridgeway Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ridgeway Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Pine Grove Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Pine Grove Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Horsehead Lane

    1230 ft · 54 sec · Horsehead Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Horsehead Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethune and Spring Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
18.5 mi · 60%
Pine Grove Road
4.06 mi · 13%
West DeKalb Street
2.9 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.86 mi · 6%
Ridgeway Road
1.43 mi · 5%
East Dekalb Street
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

18.5 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 26m from Bethune
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethune and Mostly Clear near Spring Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethune to Spring Lake?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Bethune and 15.4 miles from Spring Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethune and Mostly Clear near Spring Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camden.

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethune and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.73 km).

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#1 Bethune

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population354
Coordinates34.4148800, -80.3486800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Lake

Spring Lake is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2745900, -80.7348000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethune (-80.34868, 34.41488)
End: Spring Lake (-80.7348, 34.27459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.63
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.32 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.78 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.62 $6.13 $12.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethune and Spring Lake. The current time is 23:10:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.