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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Barnwell
Sat, Apr 11, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnwell
2026-04-11T00:43
Arrive Rock Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 2:22 AM 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
Pelion
SC

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

From Barnwell
34.9 mi
00h 49m
To Rock Hill
51.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
Pelion
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?

Pelion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Barnwell and 51.1 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 Pelion

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

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

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Columbia

32 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Denmark

50 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

78 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnwell and Rock Hill. The current time is 00:43:16.

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.