How far is Gaston, SC from Hillside, SC?
The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Hillside, SC is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Hillside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Hillside.
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Start on South Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
2540 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
139 m · 13 sec · Kitti Wake Drive
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Turn right onto Two Notch Road
3052 ft · 1 min · Two Notch Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Laurel Road
60 m · 6 sec · Laurel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Road
3109 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road
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Turn right onto Backman Road
698 ft · 31 sec · Backman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Backman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Hillside.
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.
Highway 321
Continue on Highway 321
4.88 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Gaston and Sunny near Hillside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Hillside?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Cayce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Gaston and 9.1 miles from Hillside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gaston and Sunny near Hillside.
Stop Ideas Near Cayce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cayce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Hillside. Straight-line distance: 10.93 mi (17.59 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 Hillside
Hillside is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9604300, -81.1814900 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillside (-81.18149, 33.96043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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