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Trip from Cayce, SC to Hillside, SC

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Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.8 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States

Cayce, SC

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Downtown Hillside, SC, SC

Hillside, SC

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Trip Overview

This short 8.8-mile trip from Cayce to Hillside, SC, is designed for a quick 15-minute journey, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily through local roads with a small portion on I-26, so expect a relatively straightforward drive. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly for any traveler. The drive's profile as a 'turn-heavy local drive' suggests you'll be engaging with the road, making it a hands-on experience rather than a passive commute. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this into a larger itinerary or use it as a direct connector between two points within the Southeast region.

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

4.4 miles from Cayce, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The character of this drive is decidedly 'turn-heavy local.' You'll spend the majority of your time on local streets, with only about 19% of the journey on highway stretches. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along Augusta Road, offering a sustained period of driving before transitions. This type of route means you'll be actively steering and navigating through various intersections and neighborhoods, rather than cruising on an interstate. Expect a driving experience that is more about engaging with the immediate surroundings and less about covering vast distances at high speeds.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Glenn Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Glenn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SC 302 / Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Glenn Street

Turn right onto Glenn Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | SC 302 / Airport Boulevard

Turn left onto SC 302 / Airport Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

Navigation decision point

Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
7
3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 111A Toward US 1 South: Lexington
5
8 mi into trip | ~12m in | Laurel Road

Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Augusta Road 3.8 mi 5m
I 26 1.7 mi 1m
Airport Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Laurel Road 0.6 mi 1m
Two Notch Road 0.6 mi 1m
Glenn Street 0.5 mi 1m
Backman Road 0.1 mi <1m
Kitti Wake Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Augusta Road — 3.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cayce, SC and Hillside, SC.

1

Start on Middleton Street

165 ft · 8 sec · Middleton Street
2

Turn right onto Glenn Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Glenn Street
3

Turn left onto SC 302

1.0 mi · 1 min · Airport Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
5

Merge onto I 26

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 26
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 111A Toward US 1 South: Lexington Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 1

3.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
8

Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive

457 ft · 12 sec · Kitti Wake Drive
9

Turn right onto Two Notch Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Two Notch Road
10

Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road

198 ft · 5 sec · Laurel Road
11

Continue on Laurel Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Laurel Road
12

Turn right onto Backman Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Backman Road
13

Arrive at destination

Backman Road

Trip Plan

Given the short 15-minute duration and 8.8-mile distance, this route offers maximum flexibility. You can depart at any time without needing to worry about splitting the drive or finding extensive rest stops. The estimated fuel cost of only $1 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Pay attention to the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive; be ready for frequent adjustments and keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially on Augusta Road where you'll have your longest uninterrupted stretch. This drive is best approached with a relaxed mindset, as it's more about the short hop than a long haul.

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 4.4 miles from Cayce, SC, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 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 8.8 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.4 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11m

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 Cayce, 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 Cayce, SC

This is one driving day of about 8.8 miles and 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cayce, 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 Road for about 3.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.4 mi from Cayce, SC · 7m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belmont, NC

4 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

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belmont, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Cayce, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.38 one way

$2.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.50 $3.01
premium $4.70 $1.63 $3.26
diesel $5.61 $1.94 $3.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.77 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 58 minutes ago

Origin

Cayce, SC

Morning in Cayce on Wednesday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillside, SC

Morning in Hillside on Wednesday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Belmont, NC

4 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

14 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

15m 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 Cayce, SC to Hillside, SC covers 8.8 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, I 26, Airport Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Cayce, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.38 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 8.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Glenn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SC 302 / Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Cayce, SC to Hillside, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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