Origin
Bethune, SC
Night in Bethune on Friday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethune, SC to Spears Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethune, SC
Junior Bastos
Spears Creek, SC
Keith Cassill
Trip Overview
Bethune, SC to Spears Creek, SC is 38.1 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Jefferson Davis Highway and I 20, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in South Carolina. Expect a drive that has a lot of turns and requires your attention, making it more of a local transit than a cruising highway experience. With a drive time under an hour and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two locations without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a good number of intersections and changes in direction. Approximately 27% of the drive is on highways, but the majority involves local roads. The longest stretch without a turn or significant change is 18.5 miles on Jefferson Davis Highway. This suggests a journey that frequently requires adjustments to your speed and steering, rather than a long, uninterrupted cruise. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Davis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 341 / Main Street North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / King Street West): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 341 / Main Street North
Turn right onto SC 341 / Main Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1 / King Street West
Turn right onto US 1 / King Street West
Navigation decision point
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Elgin, White Pond Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward Elgin, White Pond Road
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward White Pond Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward White Pond Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethune, SC to Spears Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Elgin along the way.
Elgin
33.1 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| I 20 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Tower Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Sumter Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| White Pond Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fort Jackson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Baldwin Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Davis Highway
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethune, SC and Spears Creek, SC.
1
Start on Elm Street
86 ft
·
5 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto SC 341
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street North
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
King Street West
4
Continue on US 1
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
5
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dekalb Street
6
Turn left onto Rippondon Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Rippondon Street
7
Continue on York Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
York Street
8
Turn left onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
9
Continue on US 521
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sumter Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge onto I 20
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 87
Toward Elgin, White Pond Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
88 ft
·
7 sec
Toward White Pond Road
14
Turn left onto White Pond Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Pond Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto SC 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Jackson Road
16
Turn left onto Tower Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Road
17
Continue on Baldwin Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Baldwin Road
18
Arrive at destination
Baldwin Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Bethune, SC · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Bethune, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spears Creek, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spears Creek, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spears Creek, SC
Night in Spears Creek on Friday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Camden, SC
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethune, SC to Spears Creek, SC covers 38.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Davis Highway, I 20, Tower Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Bethune, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / King Street West): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bethune, SC to Spears Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Elgin along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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