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

The driving distance from Spears Creek, SC to Camden, SC is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.14 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.13 mi
17.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.13 mi
Kilometers
17.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.14 mi
Kilometers
25.98 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Spears Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spears Creek
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spears Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Spears Creek
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Camden
7.3 mi
00h 12m

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
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Pond Road
11.2 mi · 69%
Tower Road
2.35 mi · 15%
Sumter Highway
1.38 mi · 9%
Broad Street
1.06 mi · 7%
Fort Jackson Road
0.74 mi · 5%
Baldwin Road
0.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

White Pond Road

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
00h 12m from Spears Creek
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spears Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.9 miles from Spears Creek and 7.3 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spears Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lugoff, 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 Lugoff.

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Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spears Creek and Camden. Straight-line distance: 11.13 mi (17.92 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
Camden

#2 Camden

City in South Carolina

Population7,288
Coordinates34.2465400, -80.6070200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Baldwin Road (-80.721515, 34.115986)
End: US 521 (-80.60713, 34.246533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.52 $5.05
Premium $4.78 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.62 $3.21 $6.41

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 Camden. The current time is 07:52:58.

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.