How far is Hillside, SC from Gaston, SC?
The driving distance from Hillside, SC to Gaston, SC is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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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Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillside and Gaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillside and Gaston.
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Start on Backman Road
698 ft · 37 sec · Backman Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
3107 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Two Notch Road
13 m · 1 sec · Two Notch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Two Notch Road
3066 ft · 1 min · Two Notch Road
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Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
139 m · 15 sec · Kitti Wake Drive
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charleston Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn slight right onto Highway 321
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillside and Gaston.
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
Turn slight right onto Highway 321
4.84 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.
Sunny leaving Hillside and Mostly Clear near Gaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillside to Gaston?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Hillside and 8.8 miles from Gaston.
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 6.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillside and Mostly Clear near Gaston.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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 Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillside and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 10.93 mi (17.59 km).
#1 Hillside
Hillside is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9604300, -81.1814900 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: US 321 (-81.101046, 33.817148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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