How far is Laurel Bay, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Laurel Bay, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Laurel Bay and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Bay and Rock Hill.
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Start on Morrall Drive
641 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Joe Frazier Road
62 m · 6 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Joe Frazier Road
1002 ft · 29 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Turn right onto Bay Pines Road
1834 ft · 1 min · Bay Pines Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bay Road
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Turn left onto Trask Parkway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Trask Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Laurel Bay 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
61.1 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laurel Bay 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 Laurel Bay to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 80 miles from Laurel Bay and 80.2 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laurel Bay and Mostly Sunny 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Bay and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 127.41 mi (205.04 km).
#1 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.02 | $50.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.78 | $63.55 |
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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