Origin
Hillside, SC
Night in Hillside on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillside, SC to Cayce, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillside, SC
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Cayce, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillside, SC to Cayce, SC covers 7.7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Road, Dreher Road, Two Notch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Augusta Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.20 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
3.9 miles from Hillside, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 7.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 4.4 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 Laurel Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 14m 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 0.1 miles (Laurel Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Two Notch Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (Kitti Wake Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Laurel Road
Turn left onto Laurel Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Two Notch Road
Enter roundabout onto Two Notch Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Kitti Wake Drive
Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / Augusta Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Dreher Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Two Notch Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Williams Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Middleton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Backman Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kitti Wake Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillside, SC and Cayce, SC.
1
Start on Backman Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Backman Road
2
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Two Notch Road
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Two Notch Road
4
Continue on Two Notch Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Two Notch Road
5
Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
457 ft
·
14 sec
·
Kitti Wake Drive
6
Turn right onto US 1
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
7
Take the exit
250 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn slight right onto Dreher Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dreher Road
9
Continue on Williams Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Street
10
Turn straight onto Middleton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Middleton Street
11
Arrive at destination
Middleton Street
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 3.9 miles from Hillside, SC, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 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 7.7 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.9 miles or 6m 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 Cayce, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Hillside, SC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hillside, SC
This is one driving day of about 7.7 miles and 14m.
At 7.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Augusta Road for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.9 mi from Hillside, SC · 6m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 7.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.9 miles from Hillside, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cayce, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cayce, 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
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
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: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
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
Cayce, SC
Night in Cayce on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 Hillside, SC to Cayce, SC covers 7.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, Dreher Road, Two Notch Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Hillside, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.20 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 14m 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 0.1 miles (Laurel Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Two Notch Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (Kitti Wake Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hillside, SC to Cayce, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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