How far is Isle of Palms, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Isle of Palms, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 24m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Palms and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms and Rock Hill.
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Start on Palm Boulevard
2128 ft · 53 sec · Palm Boulevard
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Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector
3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector
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Turn left onto Hungry Neck Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
103.3 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Isle of Palms 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 North
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Isle of Palms and Mostly Sunny then 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 Isle of Palms to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Isle of Palms and 73.8 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Isle of Palms and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
Denmark
Yemassee
Columbia
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Isle of Palms and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 131.61 mi (211.8 km).
#1 Isle of Palms
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.7868400, -79.7948000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.11 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
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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