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

The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
162.33 mi
02h 58m
Flight
128.9 mi
207.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.9 mi
Kilometers
207.44 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.33 mi
Kilometers
261.24 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Jun 3, 7:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-06-03T13:51
Arrive Rock Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Paxville
SC

Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Jackson
84.8 mi
01h 29m
To Rock Hill
77.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bogg Lane

    40 m · 9 sec · Bogg Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

    1949 ft · 1 min · Jackson Village Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Jackson Village Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Exodus Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exodus Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · North Fraser Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Anthuan Maybank Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Church Street

    152 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Reservoir Street

    1097 ft · 32 sec · Reservoir Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highmarket Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highmarket Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  14. 14

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  16. 16

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  33. 33

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Monticello Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · Monticello Road

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
36.1 mi · 22%
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%
North Fraser Street
10.5 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxville
01h 29m from Jackson
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Paxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Jackson and 77.6 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paxville

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 Paxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 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
Summerton Town Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Summerton Town Hall

Summerton , SC
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paxville.

RAIL

Kingstree

50 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

62 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

75 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 128.9 mi (207.44 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,815
Coordinates33.4993400, -79.1989400
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: Bogg Lane (-79.198954, 33.499065)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.68 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.39
11.46 gal · 43.36 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.70 $45.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.38 $50.76
Premium $4.78 $27.38 $54.76
Diesel $5.62 $32.23 $64.45

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Rock Hill. The current time is 13:51:20.

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.