Origin
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Morning in Batesburg-Leesville on Sunday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Rose Gardens, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Rose Gardens, SC
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Trip Overview
Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Rose Gardens, SC is 25 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Augusta Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within South Carolina and the Southeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's the kind of trip you can easily fit into an afternoon, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a necessary transition between two points. Consider this route if you're looking for minimal travel time and a simple journey without significant logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Highway | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| Augusta Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| West Church Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Rose Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delree Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Carolina Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ermine Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Highway
— 13.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesburg-Leesville, SC and Rose Gardens, SC.
1
Start on North Carolina Avenue
473 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 23
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Church Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Augusta Highway
4
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Augusta Road
7
Turn straight onto US 1
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Turn right onto Ermine Road
153 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ermine Road
9
Turn right onto Delree Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Delree Street
10
Turn left onto Rose Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rose Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Rose Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 23 / West Church Street
Turn right onto SC 23 / West Church Street
Navigation decision point
3
24.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Ermine Road
Turn right onto Ermine Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Delree Street
Turn right onto Delree Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Rose Drive
Turn left onto Rose Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rose Gardens, SC
Morning in Rose Gardens on Sunday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
40 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with absolutely no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles along Augusta Highway. This means you'll be navigating through local roads, likely with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The character of the drive is consistently local, without significant shifts between highway and slower roads. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience, as you'll be making regular adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Augusta Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 23 / West Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 23 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (Ermine Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (Delree Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Augusta Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 23 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (Ermine Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (Delree Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rose Gardens, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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