How far is New Ellenton, SC from Rock Hill, SC?

The driving distance from New Ellenton, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
83.58 mi
01h 30m
Flight
62.46 mi
100.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.46 mi
Kilometers
100.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.58 mi
Kilometers
134.51 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sat, May 2, 3:23 PM EDT
Return by in New Ellenton
Sat, May 2, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Ellenton
2026-05-02T13:53
Arrive Rock Hill
Sat, May 2, 3:23 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
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Ellenton
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
Gilbert
SC

Town in South Carolina

From New Ellenton
41.9 mi
00h 45m
To Rock Hill
41.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Ellenton and Rock Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Whiskey Road

    9 mi · 17 min · Whiskey Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chesterfield Street South

    1681 ft · 41 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Richland Avenue East

    109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto York Street Northeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Highway North

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2414 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.6 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ellenton 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Highway North
51.9 mi · 62%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 15%
Whiskey Road
8.95 mi · 11%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 8%
York Street Northeast
2.15 mi · 3%
Main Street North
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Highway North

Merge slight left

45.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
00h 45m from New Ellenton
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 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?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from New Ellenton and 41.7 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Ellenton and Rain Showers Likely near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

33 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

79 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ellenton and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 62.46 mi (100.52 km).

New Ellenton

#1 New Ellenton

City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,186
Coordinates33.4215300, -81.6856700
Altitude125
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: Main Street North (-81.685544, 33.421534)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Ellenton and Rock Hill. The current time is 13:53:01.

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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.