Origin
Lexington, SC
Night in Lexington on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, SC to Hillside, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10m
Distance
4.9 mi
8 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
★
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, SC
Colon Freld
Hillside, SC
Huy Phan
Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington, SC to Hillside, SC covers 4.9 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Road, Laurel Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Augusta Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.77 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
2.4 miles from Lexington, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 4.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near Laurel Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lexington, SC to Hillside, SC is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (Laurel Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Laurel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Backman Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Laurel Road
Turn right onto Laurel Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Laurel Road
Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Backman Road
Turn right onto Backman Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Laurel Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Backman Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, SC and Hillside, SC.
1
Start on US 1
349 ft
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Augusta Road
4
Turn straight onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
5
Turn right onto Laurel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road
110 ft
·
3 sec
·
Laurel Road
7
Continue on Laurel Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
8
Turn right onto Backman Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Backman Road
9
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 2.4 miles from Lexington, SC, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.7 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 4.9 miles or 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 2.4 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8m
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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lexington, SC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lexington, SC
This is one driving day of about 4.9 miles and 10m.
At 4.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Augusta Road for about 2.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2.4 mi from Lexington, SC · 5m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 4.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 2.4 miles from Lexington, 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
$0.77 one way
$1.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
10:38 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
41 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
10m 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 Lexington, SC to Hillside, SC covers 4.9 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, Laurel Road, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.4 miles from Lexington, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.77 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.
The drive from Lexington, SC to Hillside, SC is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (Laurel Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Laurel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Backman Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lexington, SC to Hillside, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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