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

The driving distance from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Hillside, SC is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.44 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.69 mi
33.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.44 mi
Kilometers
37.72 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillside
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Batesburg-Leesville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesburg-Leesville
2026-04-15T16:05
Arrive Hillside
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Batesburg-Leesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
11.7 mi
00h 20m
To Hillside
11.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Carolina Avenue

    144 m · 22 sec · North Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Augusta Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Augusta Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Laurel Road

    2457 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Laurel Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Laurel Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Road

    3109 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Backman Road

    698 ft · 31 sec · Backman Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Backman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Highway
13.7 mi · 59%
West Main Street
2.99 mi · 13%
Augusta Road
2.72 mi · 12%
West Church Street
2.69 mi · 11%
Laurel Road
1.07 mi · 5%
Backman Road
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Highway

Turn slight left onto Augusta Highway

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
00h 20m from Batesburg-Leesville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Batesburg-Leesville and Sunny near Hillside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Batesburg-Leesville and 11.7 miles from Hillside.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Batesburg-Leesville and Sunny near Hillside.

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 Hillside. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).

Batesburg-Leesville

#1 Batesburg-Leesville

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population5,402
Coordinates33.9101400, -81.5373300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hillside

Hillside is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9604300, -81.1814900
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Batesburg-Leesville (-81.53733, 33.91014)
End: Hillside (-81.18149, 33.96043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.68 $7.35
Premium $4.78 $3.97 $7.93
Diesel $5.62 $4.67 $9.34

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Batesburg-Leesville and Hillside. The current time is 16:05:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.