How far is Gaston, SC from Batesburg-Leesville, SC?
The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Batesburg-Leesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Batesburg-Leesville.
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Start on South Main Street
16 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mack Street
987 ft · 29 sec · Mack Street
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Turn left onto South Carlisle Street
699 ft · 19 sec · South Carlisle Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Meadowfield Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Meadowfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Meadowfield Road
77 m · 7 sec · Meadowfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Meadowfield Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Meadowfield Road
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Continue on Jim Spence Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jim Spence Road
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Turn left onto Edmund Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Edmund Highway
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Turn right onto Old Charleston Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Old Charleston Road
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Turn left onto Pond Branch Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Pond Branch Road
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Take the ramp left
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Fairview Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Fairview Road
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Continue on South Pine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue
3173 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue
795 ft · 35 sec · North Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Batesburg-Leesville.
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.
Old Charleston Road
Turn right onto Old Charleston Road
7.49 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Batesburg-Leesville?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 17.6 miles from Gaston and 23.1 miles from Batesburg-Leesville.
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 14.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gaston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Batesburg-Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Batesburg-Leesville. Straight-line distance: 25.85 mi (41.6 km).
#1 Gaston
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 33.8171000, -81.1009300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batesburg-Leesville
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.9101400, -81.5373300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Carolina Avenue (-81.537088, 33.910195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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