How far is Murrells Inlet, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Murrells Inlet, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murrells Inlet and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murrells Inlet and Rock Hill.
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Start on US 17 Business
1660 ft · 59 sec · US 17 Business
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Turn right onto Wachesaw Road
1253 ft · 36 sec · Wachesaw Road
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Turn left onto Highway 17
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Continue on Georgetown Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Georgetown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521
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Continue on Society Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on C E Murray Boulevard
11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
984 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Continue on South Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive
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Continue on Bultman Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Sumter Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway
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Turn left
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Monticello Road
10.5 mi · 18 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 Murrells Inlet 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.
Sumter Highway
Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murrells Inlet and Rain Showers Likely near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murrells Inlet to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Murrells Inlet and 91.9 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Murrells Inlet and Rain Showers Likely near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Summerton Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murrells Inlet and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 135.86 mi (218.65 km).
#1 Murrells Inlet
Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,547 |
| Coordinates | 33.5510000, -79.0414300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
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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