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

The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
76.61 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.93 mi
98.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.93 mi
Kilometers
98.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.61 mi
Kilometers
123.29 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Gaffney
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaffney
2026-10-15T19:55
Arrive Rock Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
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 Gaffney
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
Whitmire
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Gaffney
38.5 mi
00h 49m
To Rock Hill
38.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    34 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Buford Street

    2812 ft · 1 min · East Buford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Frederick Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Frederick Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Highway

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Gaffney Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pacolet Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street

  7. 7

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

    2315 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Thompson Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pinckney Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitmire Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Watson Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    16.9 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaffney 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Watson Street
24.3 mi · 32%
Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 20%
Union Highway
12.6 mi · 16%
Jonesville Highway
6.8 mi · 9%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 6%
Gaffney Highway
3.78 mi · 5%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmire
00h 49m from Gaffney
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaffney 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 Gaffney to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 38.5 miles from Gaffney and 38.2 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitmire

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

58 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Greenville

83 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

94 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaffney and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 60.93 mi (98.06 km).

Gaffney

#1 Gaffney

City in South Carolina

Population12,695
Coordinates35.0717900, -81.6498200
Altitude239
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: East Buford Street (-81.649627, 35.072017)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.88 $23.76
Premium $4.80 $12.97 $25.94
Diesel $5.84 $15.76 $31.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaffney and Rock Hill. The current time is 19:55:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.