Origin
Spears Creek, SC
Late night in Spears Creek on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spears Creek, SC to Bethune, 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 57m
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.
Spears Creek, SC
Keith Cassill
Bethune, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Spears Creek, SC to Bethune, 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 is a short, one-day trip connecting two points within South Carolina, traveling through the Southeast region. Expect a mostly local drive with a fair amount of turning, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a high-speed transit. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require extensive planning, ideal for a quick hop between locations.
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 drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straightaways. With only 27% of the route on the highway, most of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.5 miles on Jefferson Davis Highway. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that shifts between faster highway segments and slower, more intricate local road navigation.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road.
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 9 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: at 3.1 miles (SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road
At end of road, turn right onto SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
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 98
Toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn slight left toward US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War...
5
38.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spears Creek, SC and Bethune, SC, road signs point toward Camden, Revolutionary War Park and Steeplechase Industrial Park.
Camden
15 mi in
|
~20m
Revolutionary War Park
15.3 mi in
|
~20m
Steeplechase Industrial Park
15.3 mi in
|
~20m
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 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Fort Jackson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Baldwin Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| York 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 Spears Creek, SC and Bethune, SC.
1
Start on Baldwin Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Baldwin Road
2
Continue on Tower Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SC 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Jackson Road
4
Turn left onto White Pond Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
White Pond Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 98
Toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left
120 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 521
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sumter Highway
10
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
11
Turn right onto York Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
York Street
12
Continue on Rippondon Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Rippondon Street
13
Turn right onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dekalb Street
14
Continue on US 1
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
15
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street West
16
Turn left onto SC 341
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street South
17
Turn left onto Elm Street
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Elm Street
18
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Spears Creek, SC · 28m 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 miles from Spears Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethune, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bethune, 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
Bethune, SC
Late night in Bethune on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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 cooler 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 Spears Creek, SC to Bethune, 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 miles from Spears Creek, 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 9 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: at 3.1 miles (SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spears Creek, SC and Bethune, SC, road signs point toward Camden, Revolutionary War Park and Steeplechase Industrial Park.
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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