How far is Batesburg-Leesville, SC from Gaston, SC?

The driving distance from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Gaston, SC is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.42 mi
00h 57m
Flight
25.85 mi
41.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.85 mi
Kilometers
41.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57.01 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaston
Fri, May 1, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Batesburg-Leesville
Fri, May 1, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesburg-Leesville
2026-05-01T00:30
Arrive Gaston
Fri, May 1, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesburg-Leesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gilbert
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Batesburg-Leesville
17.7 mi
00h 28m
To Gaston
17.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Batesburg-Leesville and Gaston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batesburg-Leesville and Gaston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Carolina Avenue

    795 ft · 38 sec · North Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue

    3173 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    1977 ft · 48 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pine Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairview Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Fairview Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Two Notch Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Two Notch Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Juniper Springs Road

    1889 ft · 36 sec · Juniper Springs Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Charleston Road

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Old Charleston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Edmund Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Edmund Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jim Spence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jim Spence Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Meadowfield Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Meadowfield Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadowfield Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Meadowfield Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Meadowfield Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Meadowfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Carlisle Street

    699 ft · 21 sec · South Carlisle Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mack Street

    987 ft · 29 sec · Mack Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesburg-Leesville and Gaston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Charleston Road
11.9 mi · 34%
Two Notch Road
8.41 mi · 24%
Meadowfield Road
5.4 mi · 15%
Fairview Road
2.88 mi · 8%
Edmund Highway
2.68 mi · 8%
Jim Spence Road
1.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Charleston Road

Keep slight left to continue on Old Charleston Road

11.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
00h 28m from Batesburg-Leesville
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Batesburg-Leesville and Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batesburg-Leesville to Gaston?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Batesburg-Leesville and 17.7 miles from Gaston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Batesburg-Leesville and Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gilbert, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbert.

RAIL

Columbia

33 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

79 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesburg-Leesville and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 25.85 mi (41.6 km).

Batesburg-Leesville

#1 Batesburg-Leesville

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population5,402
Coordinates33.9101400, -81.5373300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Gaston

#2 Gaston

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,712
Coordinates33.8171000, -81.1009300
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Batesburg-Leesville (-81.53733, 33.91014)
End: Gaston (-81.10093, 33.8171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.78 $5.97 $11.94
Diesel $5.62 $7.03 $14.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Batesburg-Leesville and Gaston. The current time is 00:30:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.