Origin
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Late night in Batesburg-Leesville on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Hillside, SC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Hillside, SC
Huy Phan
Trip Overview
The drive from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Hillside, SC covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Highway, West Main Street, Augusta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on Augusta Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 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
11.7 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 23.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 23 / West Church Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 23 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (Laurel Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (Laurel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 23 / West Church Street
Turn right onto SC 23 / West Church Street
Navigation decision point
3
22.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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Laurel Road
Turn right onto Laurel Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.7 mi into trip
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~38m in
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Laurel Road
Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
|
Backman Road
Turn right onto Backman Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Highway | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Augusta Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Church Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Laurel Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Backman Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Carolina Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Highway
— 13.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesburg-Leesville, SC and Hillside, SC.
1
Start on North Carolina Avenue
473 ft
·
22 sec
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North Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 23
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Church Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Augusta Highway
4
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Augusta Road
7
Turn straight onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Turn right onto Laurel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road
110 ft
·
3 sec
·
Laurel Road
10
Continue on Laurel Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
11
Turn right onto Backman Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Backman Road
12
Arrive at destination
Backman Road
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 11.7 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 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 23.4 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillside, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Batesburg-Leesville, 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC
This is one driving day of about 23.4 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, 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 Augusta Highway for about 13.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Batesburg-Leesville, SC · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillside, SC
The final approach into Hillside, 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 Hillside, 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
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hillside, SC
Late night in Hillside on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Belmont, NC
12 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Hillside, SC covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Highway, West Main Street, Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 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 40m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 23 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (Laurel Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (Laurel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Hillside, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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