How far is East Sumter, SC from Rock Hill, SC?

The driving distance from East Sumter, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
77.03 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.32 mi
95.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.32 mi
Kilometers
95.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.03 mi
Kilometers
123.96 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Sumter
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Rock Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Sumter
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
Elgin
SC

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

From East Sumter
38.4 mi
00h 40m
To Rock Hill
38.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Sumter and Rock Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Young Street

    543 ft · 29 sec · Young Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McLean Street

    1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pike East

    1297 ft · 25 sec · North Pike East

  4. 4

    Continue on Nort Pike East

    1170 ft · 20 sec · Nort Pike East

  5. 5

    Continue on North Pike West

    130 m · 7 sec · North Pike West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Camden Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Monticello Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · Monticello Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sumter 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
36.1 mi · 47%
Monticello Road
12.6 mi · 16%
Camden Highway
7.96 mi · 10%
Thomas Sumter Highway
7.58 mi · 10%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 8%
North Pike West
4.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Sumter Highway

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 33m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 40m from East Sumter
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Sumter 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 East Sumter to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from East Sumter and 38.6 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Sumter and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Sumter and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 59.32 mi (95.47 km).

East Sumter

#1 East Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,343
Coordinates33.9254400, -80.2961900
Altitude44
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: Young Street (-80.296251, 33.925399)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Sumter and Rock Hill. The current time is 00:27:22.

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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.