Origin
Spears Creek, SC
Morning in Spears Creek on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spears Creek, SC to Camden, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spears Creek, SC to Camden, SC covers 17.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Tower Road, Sumter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.9 miles from Spears Creek, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Spears Creek, SC to Camden, SC covers 17.8 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
345 ft
149 ft
Total Climb
243 ft
Total Descent
293 ft
Highest Point
345 ft
~7.6 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (White Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~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
3
3.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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White Pond Road
Turn left onto White Pond Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
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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
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~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
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~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...
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 Camden, SC, road signs point toward Revolutionary War Park and Steeplechase Industrial Park.
Revolutionary War Park
15.3 mi in
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~20m
Steeplechase Industrial Park
15.3 mi in
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~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Tower Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Sumter Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fort Jackson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Baldwin Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| White Pond Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spears Creek, SC and Camden, SC.
1
Start on Baldwin Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Baldwin Road
2
Continue on Tower Road
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Tower Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SC 12
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Fort Jackson Road
4
Turn left onto White Pond Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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White Pond Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
10 mi
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11 min
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I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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40 sec
Exit 98
Toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left
120 ft
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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
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1 min
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Sumter Highway
10
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Broad Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 521; US 601
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.9 miles from Spears Creek, SC, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17.8 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.9 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spears Creek, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spears Creek, SC
This is one driving day of about 17.8 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spears Creek, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.9 mi from Spears Creek, SC · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.9 miles from Spears Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, SC
The final approach into Camden, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Camden, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Camden, SC
Morning in Camden on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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
25m 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 Camden, SC covers 17.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Tower Road, Sumter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 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 $2.78 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 is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (SC 12 / Fort Jackson Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (White Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Spears Creek, SC and Camden, SC, road signs point toward Revolutionary War Park and Steeplechase Industrial Park.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 149 ft to 345 ft elevation with about 243 ft of total climbing.
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