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

The driving distance from Spring Lake, SC to Camden, SC is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.94 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.55 mi
12.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.55 mi
Kilometers
12.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.94 mi
Kilometers
14.39 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Jun 12, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Lake
Fri, Jun 12, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Lake
2026-06-12T02:12
Arrive Camden
Fri, Jun 12, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring Lake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Spring Lake
5.2 mi
00h 07m
To Camden
3.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
101°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Horsehead Lane

    1230 ft · 57 sec · Horsehead Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Grove Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Pine Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Ridgeway Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ridgeway Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West DeKalb Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West DeKalb Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Lake 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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Grove Road
4.06 mi · 45%
West DeKalb Street
2.89 mi · 32%
Main Street
1.86 mi · 21%
Ridgeway Road
1.43 mi · 16%
Horsehead Lane
0.23 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Pine Grove Road

Turn right onto Pine Grove Road

4.06 mi · 00h 10m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
00h 07m from Spring Lake
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Lake and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 5.2 miles from Spring Lake and 3.7 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Lake and Sunny 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.

RAIL

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 Spring Lake and Camden. Straight-line distance: 7.55 mi (12.15 km).

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#1 Spring Lake

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

Population0
Coordinates34.2745900, -80.7348000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Camden

#2 Camden

City in South Carolina

Population7,288
Coordinates34.2465400, -80.6070200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Horsehead Lane (-80.734653, 34.274536)
End: US 521 (-80.60713, 34.246533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.37 $2.75
Premium $4.78 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.62 $1.74 $3.49

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 Spring Lake and Camden. The current time is 02:12:05.

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.