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

The driving distance from Georgetown, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
159.88 mi
02h 55m
Flight
127.75 mi
205.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.75 mi
Kilometers
205.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.88 mi
Kilometers
257.31 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sun, May 24, 2:58 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, May 24, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-24T12:03
Arrive Rock Hill
Sun, May 24, 2:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
South Sumter
SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

From Georgetown
77.4 mi
01h 27m
To Rock Hill
82.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highmarket Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  6. 6

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  8. 8

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  25. 25

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Monticello Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · Monticello Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
36.1 mi · 23%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 17%
North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 9%
Monticello Road
12.6 mi · 8%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 7%
Highmarket Street
9.11 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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Sumter
01h 27m from Georgetown
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Georgetown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Georgetown and 82.5 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Georgetown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near South Sumter

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Sumter and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 3 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
City of Manning - City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Manning - City Hall

Manning , SC
29 W Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.

RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

63 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Columbia

65 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 127.75 mi (205.6 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,794
Coordinates33.3768300, -79.2945000
Altitude4
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: US 17 Alternate (-79.294525, 33.376798)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.68
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.34 $44.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.98 $49.96
Premium $4.78 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.62 $31.72 $63.44

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Rock Hill. The current time is 12:03:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.