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

The driving distance from Blacksburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
78.12 mi
01h 37m
Flight
61.87 mi
99.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.72 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Blacksburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blacksburg
2026-04-19T08:46
Arrive Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blacksburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union
SC

Township of Union County, New Jersey

From Blacksburg
42.8 mi
00h 48m
To Rock Hill
35.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
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 Blacksburg and Rock Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherokee Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherokee Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Cherokee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto North Limestone Street

    1001 ft · 31 sec · North Limestone Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Frederick Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Frederick Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Highway

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Gaffney Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacolet Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street

  8. 8

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

    2315 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Thompson Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Pinckney Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitmire Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Watson Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    16.9 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blacksburg and Rock Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Watson Street
24.3 mi · 31%
Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 19%
Union Highway
12.6 mi · 16%
Jonesville Highway
6.8 mi · 9%
Cherokee Avenue
4.44 mi · 6%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Watson Street

Keep slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 48m from Blacksburg
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Blacksburg and 35.4 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Blacksburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blacksburg and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 61.87 mi (99.57 km).

Blacksburg

#1 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
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: West Cherokee Street (-81.515881, 35.121181)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.78 $13.19 $26.37
Diesel $5.62 $15.52 $31.04

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 Blacksburg and Rock Hill. The current time is 08:46:26.

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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.