How far is Pickens, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Pickens, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pickens and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickens and Rock Hill.
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Start on Pendleton Street
125 m · 14 sec · Pendleton Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Rock Street
1066 ft · 33 sec · East Cedar Rock Street
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Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
1927 ft · 38 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Gentry Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · Gentry Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Merge slight right onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit right
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 12 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 Pickens 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.
Sunny leaving Pickens 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 Pickens to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 53.1 miles from Pickens and 52.6 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pickens and Sunny 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.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pickens and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 93.44 mi (150.38 km).
#1 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 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 19m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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