How far is Anderson, SC from Rock Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.61 mi
01h 54m
Flight
81.43 mi
131.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.43 mi
Kilometers
131.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.61 mi
Kilometers
160.31 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 26, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Sun, Apr 26, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-26T07:51
Arrive Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 26, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurens
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson
51.1 mi
00h 57m
To Rock Hill
48.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Rock Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Rock Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East River Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  9. 9

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  12. 12

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    33 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain

    1801 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Rock Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
55.9 mi · 56%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 10%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 6%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 5%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 4%
East River Street
3.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

33 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurens
00h 57m from Anderson
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Anderson and 48.5 miles from Rock Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Laurens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurens.

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Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

54 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

78 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 81.43 mi (131.05 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Rock Hill

#2 Rock Hill

The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.78 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $5.62 $19.80 $39.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Rock Hill. The current time is 07:51:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.