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

The driving distance from Joanna, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.03 mi
00h 44m
Flight
33.73 mi
54.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.73 mi
Kilometers
54.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.81 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sun, May 3, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Joanna
Sun, May 3, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joanna
2026-05-03T07:25
Arrive Rock Hill
Sun, May 3, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Joanna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Joanna
20.9 mi
00h 22m
To Rock Hill
18.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Milton Road

    78 m · 7 sec · Milton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Whitmire Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Whitmire Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    999 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain

    1801 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  7. 7

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joanna 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitmire Highway
28.9 mi · 74%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 11%
State Highway 202
2.78 mi · 7%
Highway 176
2.25 mi · 6%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 5%
Jenkinsville Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Whitmire Highway

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
00h 22m from Joanna
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Joanna and Mostly Clear near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Joanna and 18.1 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Joanna and Mostly Clear near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

62 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

81 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

91 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Greenville

97 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joanna and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.29 km).

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#1 Joanna

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

Population1,539
Coordinates34.4149100, -81.8124000
Altitude183
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: Milton Road (-81.812036, 34.414395)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.93
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.47 $10.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.78 $6.59 $13.19
Diesel $5.62 $7.76 $15.52

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Joanna and Rock Hill. The current time is 07:25:11.

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.