How far is Chester, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Chester, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Rock Hill.
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Start on West End Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West End Street
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Continue on West End Road
12.4 mi · 18 min · West End Road
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Turn slight left
88 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Fairfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Road
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Continue on Old Cherokee Road
17.4 mi · 31 min · Old Cherokee Road
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Continue on Monsicous Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Monsicous Road
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Continue on State Highway 215S
1998 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 215S
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Continue on Monticous Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road
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Continue on South State Highway 215
1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215
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Continue on Monticous Road
2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 215S
2.4 mi · 4 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 Chester and Rock Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Cherokee Road
Continue on Old Cherokee Road
17.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chester and 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 Chester to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Whitmire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Chester and 20.9 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Whitmire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitmire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 31.39 mi (50.51 km).
#1 Chester
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,363 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048600, -81.2142600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.04 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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