Origin
Cayce, SC
Late night in Cayce on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cayce, SC to Hillside, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cayce, SC
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Hillside, SC
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Trip Overview
This short 8.8-mile trip from Cayce to Hillside, SC, is designed for a quick 15-minute journey, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily through local roads with a small portion on I-26, so expect a relatively straightforward drive. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly for any traveler. The drive's profile as a 'turn-heavy local drive' suggests you'll be engaging with the road, making it a hands-on experience rather than a passive commute. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this into a larger itinerary or use it as a direct connector between two points within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 26 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Airport Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Two Notch Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Glenn Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Backman Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kitti Wake Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cayce, SC and Hillside, SC.
1
Start on Middleton Street
165 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middleton Street
2
Turn right onto Glenn Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenn Street
3
Turn left onto SC 302
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
5
Merge onto I 26
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 26
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 111A
Toward US 1 South: Lexington
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 1
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
457 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kitti Wake Drive
9
Turn right onto Two Notch Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Two Notch Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Laurel Road
11
Continue on Laurel Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
12
Turn right onto Backman Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Backman Road
13
Arrive at destination
Backman Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glenn Street
Turn right onto Glenn Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 302 / Airport Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 302 / Airport Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
Navigation decision point
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 111A
Toward US 1 South: Lexington
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Laurel Road
Enter roundabout onto Laurel Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Hillside, SC
Late night in Hillside on Sunday
Local time
3:55 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
1 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
15m 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?
The character of this drive is decidedly 'turn-heavy local.' You'll spend the majority of your time on local streets, with only about 19% of the journey on highway stretches. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along Augusta Road, offering a sustained period of driving before transitions. This type of route means you'll be actively steering and navigating through various intersections and neighborhoods, rather than cruising on an interstate. Expect a driving experience that is more about engaging with the immediate surroundings and less about covering vast distances at high speeds.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Augusta Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Glenn Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Glenn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SC 302 / Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Augusta Road. 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: near the start (Glenn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SC 302 / Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillside, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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