How far is Fairforest, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Fairforest, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairforest and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairforest and Rock Hill.
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Start on Fairforest Clevedale Road
21 m · 4 sec · Fairforest Clevedale Road
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Turn right onto North Blackstock Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Blackstock Road
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Turn left onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
1291 ft · 33 sec · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia
1752 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
63.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain
1801 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 202
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176
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Turn left onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 215S
2.1 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 Fairforest and Rock Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
63.8 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairforest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairforest to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Fairforest and 36.8 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.76 one way or $19.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Fairforest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Joanna
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 Joanna.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Columbia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairforest and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 64.91 mi (104.47 km).
#1 Fairforest
Fairforest is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9565100, -82.0101100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.63 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $12.07 | $24.15 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
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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