How far is Spring Lake, SC from Bethune, SC?
The driving distance from Spring Lake, SC to Bethune, SC is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Lake and Bethune.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Bethune.
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Start on Horsehead Lane
1230 ft · 57 sec · Horsehead Lane
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Turn right onto Pine Grove Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Pine Grove Road
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Turn straight onto Ridgeway Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West DeKalb Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · West DeKalb Street
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Continue on East Dekalb Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Dekalb Street
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on King Street West
3239 ft · 1 min · King Street West
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Turn left onto Main Street South
614 ft · 18 sec · Main Street South
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Turn left onto Elm Street
26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Lake and Bethune.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Spring Lake and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethune.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Bethune?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 Spring Lake and 14.7 miles from Bethune.
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 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Lake and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethune.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Bethune. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.73 km).
#1 Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2745900, -80.7348000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethune
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 354 |
| Coordinates | 34.4148800, -80.3486800 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-80.348692, 34.414895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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