How far is Lake Wylie, SC from Rock Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Lake Wylie, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.63 mi
01h 30m
Flight
60.4 mi
97.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.4 mi
Kilometers
97.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.63 mi
Kilometers
132.98 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Wylie
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Wylie
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Rock Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Wylie
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
Great Falls
SC

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

From Lake Wylie
39.3 mi
00h 45m
To Rock Hill
43.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wylie and Rock Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Charlotte Highway

    2502 ft · 44 sec · Charlotte Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Youngblood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Zoar Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 160 West

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 160 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South: Columbia

    2024 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 200: Winnsboro

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 200 West: Winnsboro

    96 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 200

    10.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbia Road

    137 m · 8 sec · Columbia Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Monjicono Road

    12.4 mi · 22 min · Monjicono Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 213

    3185 ft · 1 min · State Highway 213

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monticous Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Highway 215

    1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215

  17. 17

    Continue on Monticous Road

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 215S

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wylie 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
37.1 mi · 45%
Monjicono Road
12.4 mi · 15%
State Highway 200
10.8 mi · 13%
Highway 160 West
3.29 mi · 4%
Charlotte Highway
2.86 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

36.7 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
00h 45m from Lake Wylie
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Wylie and Mostly 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 Wylie to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Lake Wylie and 43.3 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Wylie and Mostly Sunny near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

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

RAIL

Camden

44 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

66 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charlotte

74 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

81 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wylie and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 60.4 mi (97.21 km).

Lake Wylie

#1 Lake Wylie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population8,841
Coordinates35.1084800, -81.0428500
Altitude178
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: Charlotte Highway (-81.042893, 35.108449)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.13
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.57 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.93 $25.87
Premium $4.78 $13.95 $27.90
Diesel $5.62 $16.42 $32.84

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Wylie and Rock Hill. The current time is 22:13:25.

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.