How far is Spears Creek, SC from Bethune, SC?

The driving distance from Spears Creek, SC to Bethune, SC is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.54 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.66 mi
47.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.8 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethune
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Spears Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spears Creek
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Bethune
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spears Creek
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 Spears Creek
19 mi
00h 25m
To Bethune
17.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spears Creek and Bethune.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spears Creek and Bethune.

  1. 1

    Start on Baldwin Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Baldwin Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Tower Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Jackson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fort Jackson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Pond Road

    2878 ft · 57 sec · White Pond Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park

    37 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sumter Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto York Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · York Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Rippondon Street

    1473 ft · 44 sec · Rippondon Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Dekalb Street

    2508 ft · 1 min · East Dekalb Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on King Street West

    3239 ft · 1 min · King Street West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    614 ft · 18 sec · Main Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spears Creek and Bethune.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
18.5 mi · 51%
White Pond Road
11.2 mi · 31%
Tower Road
2.35 mi · 6%
Sumter Highway
1.38 mi · 4%
Fort Jackson Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Baldwin Road
0.74 mi · 2%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 25m from Spears Creek
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spears Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Bethune.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spears Creek to Bethune?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 19 miles from Spears Creek and 17.5 miles from Bethune.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spears Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Bethune.

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.

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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 Spears Creek and Bethune. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.73 km).

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#1 Spears Creek

Spears Creek is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1162600, -80.7217500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethune

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

Population354
Coordinates34.4148800, -80.3486800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Baldwin Road (-80.721515, 34.115986)
End: Elm Street (-80.348692, 34.414895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.71 $11.43
Premium $4.78 $6.16 $12.33
Diesel $5.62 $7.25 $14.51

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spears Creek and Bethune. The current time is 07:51:24.

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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.