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

The driving distance from Awendaw, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.57 mi
02h 41m
Flight
126.32 mi
203.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.32 mi
Kilometers
203.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.59 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Awendaw
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Awendaw
2026-04-19T07:59
Arrive Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Awendaw
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Awendaw
80.1 mi
01h 20m
To Rock Hill
77.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    998 ft · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Point Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Long Point Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 West: North Charleston

    2953 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1819 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Awendaw 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
104 mi · 66%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 8%
Mark Clark Expressway
9.23 mi · 6%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 4%
I 20 East
4.04 mi · 3%
Long Point Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 20m from Awendaw
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Awendaw and Slight 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 Awendaw to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Awendaw and 77.5 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Awendaw and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

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Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
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Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Awendaw and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 126.32 mi (203.29 km).

Awendaw

#1 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
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: US 17 (-79.613135, 33.037722)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.63 $49.25
Premium $4.78 $26.57 $53.13
Diesel $5.62 $31.27 $62.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Awendaw and Rock Hill. The current time is 07:59:06.

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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.