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

The driving distance from Arcadia, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
76.63 mi
01h 17m
Flight
64.28 mi
103.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.28 mi
Kilometers
103.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.63 mi
Kilometers
123.32 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-15T03:23
Arrive Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Arcadia
39.6 mi
00h 38m
To Rock Hill
37 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hayne Street

    1702 ft · 50 sec · Hayne Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Blackstock Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Blackstock Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto W O Ezell Boulevard

    1859 ft · 39 sec · W O Ezell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain

    1801 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  8. 8

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
64.3 mi · 84%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 6%
State Highway 202
2.78 mi · 4%
Highway 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 3%
West Blackstock Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

64.1 mi · 01h 09m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 38m from Arcadia
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcadia and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Arcadia and 37 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcadia and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Joanna, 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 Joanna.

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Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 64.28 mi (103.45 km).

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#1 Arcadia

Arcadia is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9581800, -81.9906600
Altitude242
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: Hayne Street (-81.990627, 34.958134)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.47
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.73 $21.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.78 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $5.62 $15.24 $30.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcadia and Rock Hill. The current time is 03:23:02.

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.