How far is Elgin, SC from Spring Lake, SC?
The driving distance from Elgin, SC to Spring Lake, SC is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Spring Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Spring Lake.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
54 m · 12 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
139 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Richardson Court
1070 ft · 48 sec · Richardson Court
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Turn left onto Richardson Boulevard
1.2 km · 3 min · Richardson Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgeway Road
828 ft · 20 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Drive
1070 ft · 48 sec · Cedar Drive
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Pine Grove Road
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Turn left onto Horsehead Lane
1230 ft · 54 sec · Horsehead Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Horsehead Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Spring Lake.
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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
5.6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Elgin and Sunny near Spring Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Elgin and 5.5 miles from Spring Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Spring Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
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Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.75 km).
#1 Elgin
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 34.1709800, -80.7942500 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2745900, -80.7348000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Lake (-80.7348, 34.27459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
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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