How far is Pendleton, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Pendleton, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pendleton and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Rock Hill.
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Start on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn left onto Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Greenville Highway
40 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Moore Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Moore Road
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Continue on Major Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Major Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 86
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 86
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Continue on Anderson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Main Street
2759 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Piedmont Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Piedmont Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain
1801 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 202
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176
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Turn left onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 215S
2.1 mi · 4 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 Pendleton 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.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
33 mi · 00h 35m
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 Cloudy leaving Pendleton and Partly Cloudy near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Pendleton and 50.1 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pendleton and Partly Cloudy near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
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 Laurens.
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Clemson
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.05 km).
#1 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.92 | $14.54 | $29.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
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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