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

The driving distance from Greenwood, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.53 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.95 mi
83.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.95 mi
Kilometers
83.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.53 mi
Kilometers
119.95 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sat, Oct 31, 7:40 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, Oct 31, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-10-31T18:17
Arrive Rock Hill
Sat, Oct 31, 7:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Greenwood
37.2 mi
00h 41m
To Rock Hill
37.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cambridge Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    1617 ft · 37 sec · Grace Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain

    1801 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72 East
32.5 mi · 44%
Reynolds Avenue
25.2 mi · 34%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 6%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 5%
State Highway 202
2.78 mi · 4%
Highway 176
2.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 72 East

Merge slight left

31.2 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 41m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Greenwood and Cloudy near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 37.2 miles from Greenwood and 37.3 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Greenwood and Cloudy near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 51.95 mi (83.6 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
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: West Cambridge Avenue (-82.161798, 34.195302)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.47
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.74 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.17 $10.96 $21.92
Premium $4.57 $12.02 $24.04
Diesel $5.79 $15.24 $30.48

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Rock Hill. The current time is 18:17:26.

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.