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

The driving distance from McCormick, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
78.58 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.85 mi
102.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.85 mi
Kilometers
102.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.58 mi
Kilometers
126.47 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in McCormick
Wed, Jun 3, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCormick
2026-06-03T13:43
Arrive Rock Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCormick
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
Saluda
SC

Town in South Carolina

From McCormick
38.2 mi
00h 46m
To Rock Hill
40.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Gold Street

    2366 ft · 42 sec · East Gold Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    31.6 mi · 47 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1878 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Travis Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · Travis Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Jennings Street

    1509 ft · 30 sec · North Jennings Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Denny Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Denny Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prosperity Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Prosperity Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Carolina Highway 391

    7.5 mi · 11 min · South Carolina Highway 391

  9. 9

    Continue on McNeary Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · McNeary Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Broad Street

    88 m · 17 sec · Broad Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    148 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grace Street

    677 ft · 30 sec · Grace Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Wheeler Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · South Wheeler Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 773

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 773

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Pauls Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Saint Pauls Road

  16. 16

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

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 176

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCormick and Rock Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Denny Highway
14.5 mi · 18%
South Carolina Highway 391
7.54 mi · 10%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 5%
Highway 176
3.82 mi · 5%
Saint Pauls Road
3.17 mi · 4%
South Wheeler Avenue
3.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

31.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saluda
00h 46m from McCormick
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McCormick and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Saluda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from McCormick and 40.5 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McCormick and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Saluda

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

67 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

107 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

109 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCormick and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 63.85 mi (102.76 km).

McCormick

#1 McCormick

Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina

Population2,320
Coordinates33.9134600, -82.2934600
Altitude163
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: East Gold Street (-82.293338, 33.913372)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McCormick and Rock Hill. The current time is 13:43:45.

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.