Origin
Cayce, SC
Night in Cayce on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cayce, SC to Hillside, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
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.
Cayce, SC
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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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.4 miles from Cayce, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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 pointsThese 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
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Cayce, SC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cayce, SC
This is one driving day of about 8.8 miles and 15m.
At 8.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
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
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hillside, 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
$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.
Destination
Hillside, SC
Night in Hillside on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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