How far is Gaston, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Rock Hill.
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Start on South Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
2540 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1819 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
1336 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Monticello Road
10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 215S
6.4 mi · 11 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 Gaston 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.
Monticello Road
Turn left onto Monticello Road
10.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Gaston 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 Gaston to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Gaston and 20.2 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaston and Sunny near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.38 km).
#1 Gaston
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 33.8171000, -81.1009300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.08 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
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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