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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
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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.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Marlboro Avenue
75 m · 9 sec · Marlboro Avenue
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on SC 70
5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70
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Continue on Denmark Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road
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Continue on Hagood Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street
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Turn left onto Carolina Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
2540 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1819 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 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 Barnwell 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnwell and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 69.83 mi (112.38 km).
#1 Barnwell
City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,260 |
| Coordinates | 33.2448700, -81.3587200 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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