How far is Aiken, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Rock Hill.
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Start on Chesterfield Street South
118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
532 ft · 22 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto York Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Continue on Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Take the exit slight right
2414 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
45.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
1336 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Monticello Road
10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 215S
6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Rock Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia Highway North
Merge slight left
45.6 mi · 00h 52m
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 Aiken to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Aiken and 37.1 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aiken and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 54.69 mi (88.02 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Hill
The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.
| Population | 76,318 |
| Coordinates | 34.2518200, -81.2550900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
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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