How far is Lake Secession, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Lake Secession, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Secession and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Secession and Rock Hill.
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Start on Felker Circle
653 ft · 29 sec · Felker Circle
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Turn straight onto Walkers Corner
1151 ft · 54 sec · Walkers Corner
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Turn left onto McGill Circle
2362 ft · 2 min · McGill Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Secession Road
1 km · 2 min · Lake Secession Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Flat Rock Road
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Turn right onto Antreville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Antreville Highway
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Continue on Highway 184
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 184
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Turn left onto Wall Street
2638 ft · 1 min · Wall Street
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Turn left onto North Highway 28
1.2 km · 1 min · North Highway 28
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Turn right onto Trail Road
9 mi · 16 min · Trail Road
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Turn sharp right onto Clinkscales Road
1669 ft · 48 sec · Clinkscales Road
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Turn left onto Highway 252
4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252
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Continue on West Greer Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street
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Continue straight
2643 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain
1801 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 202
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176
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Turn left onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 215S
2.1 mi · 4 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 Lake Secession 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 385 South
Merge slight left
33 mi · 00h 35m
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 Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Secession and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Secession to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Lake Secession and 47.8 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 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 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Lake Secession and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
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 Laurens.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Secession and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 76.52 mi (123.14 km).
#1 Lake Secession
Lake Secession is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2845500, -82.5945700 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
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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