How far is Kiawah Island, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Kiawah Island, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kiawah Island and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiawah Island and Rock Hill.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
86 m · 21 sec
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Continue on Turtle Point Lane
652 ft · 31 sec · Turtle Point Lane
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Turn right onto Green Dolphin Way
1390 ft · 1 min · Green Dolphin Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kiawah Island Parkway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway
9 m · 1 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Main Road
7 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard
2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2108 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
1294 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
104.8 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Kiawah Island 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 West
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kiawah Island and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Kiawah Island to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 81 miles from Kiawah Island and 81.6 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kiawah Island and Chance Rain Showers then 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
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Columbia
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiawah Island and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 132.09 mi (212.58 km).
#1 Kiawah Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 32.6082400, -80.0848200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.43 | $54.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
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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