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

The driving distance from Barnwell, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
85.99 mi
01h 39m
Flight
69.83 mi
112.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.83 mi
Kilometers
112.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.99 mi
Kilometers
138.39 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Fri, Apr 24, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Barnwell
Fri, Apr 24, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnwell
2026-04-24T11:58
Arrive Rock Hill
Fri, Apr 24, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnwell
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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Barnwell
44.7 mi
00h 49m
To Rock Hill
41.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marlboro Avenue

    75 m · 9 sec · Marlboro Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on SC 70

    5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70

  7. 7

    Continue on Denmark Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southbound Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 321

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321

  15. 15

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

    2540 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1819 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

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

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnwell 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 28%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 15%
I 26 West
7.71 mi · 9%
Denmark Road
6.71 mi · 8%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 7%
SC 70
5.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
00h 49m from Barnwell
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barnwell 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 Barnwell to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Barnwell and 41.3 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnwell and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 69.83 mi (112.38 km).

Barnwell

#1 Barnwell

City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,260
Coordinates33.2448700, -81.3587200
Altitude66
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: Main Street (-81.358685, 33.244681)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.08
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.04 $24.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.46 $26.93
Premium $4.78 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $5.62 $17.10 $34.19

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnwell and Rock Hill. The current time is 11:58:27.

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.