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

The driving distance from Burton, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.74 mi
02h 32m
Flight
129.17 mi
207.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.17 mi
Kilometers
207.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.74 mi
Kilometers
255.47 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-15T04:32
Arrive Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burton
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 Burton
79.3 mi
01h 16m
To Rock Hill
79.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parris Island Gateway

    2347 ft · 37 sec · Parris Island Gateway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1819 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burton 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
61.5 mi · 39%
I 95 North
52.7 mi · 33%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 12%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 4%
I 20 East
4.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 16m from Burton
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burton and Mostly Clear near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burton to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 79.3 miles from Burton and 79.5 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burton and Mostly Clear 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
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 129.17 mi (207.88 km).

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#1 Burton

Burton is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4357500, -80.7240000
Altitude10
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 21 (-80.723751, 32.435689)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $22.18
Round trip
$44.36
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.18 $44.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.80 $49.60
Premium $4.78 $26.76 $53.51
Diesel $5.62 $31.49 $62.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burton and Rock Hill. The current time is 04:32:27.

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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.