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

The driving distance from Privateer, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
71.38 mi
01h 19m
Flight
56.16 mi
90.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.16 mi
Kilometers
90.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.38 mi
Kilometers
114.88 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Privateer
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Privateer
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Rock Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Privateer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Acres
SC

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

From Privateer
34.4 mi
00h 39m
To Rock Hill
37 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Starks Ferry Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Starks Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pinewood Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South St Pauls Church Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South St Pauls Church Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North St Pauls Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North St Pauls Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Patriot Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Crosshill Road

    2483 ft · 50 sec · Crosshill Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Beltline Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Beltline Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Belt Line Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Belt Line Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Marshall Street

    3229 ft · 58 sec · Marshall Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunset Drive

    2460 ft · 1 min · Sunset Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3089 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    12.3 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Privateer 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monticello Road
14.5 mi · 20%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 9%
South St Pauls Church Road
4.26 mi · 6%
Beltline Boulevard
3.23 mi · 5%
Patriot Parkway
2.92 mi · 4%
North St Pauls Church Road
1.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Acres
00h 39m from Privateer
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Privateer 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 Privateer to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Privateer and 37 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres

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

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

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Columbia

5 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

78 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

114 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Privateer and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 56.16 mi (90.38 km).

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#1 Privateer

Census designated place

Population2,349
Coordinates33.8332100, -80.4142500
Altitude52
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: Starks Ferry Road (-80.413407, 33.829681)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.54 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.04 gal · 19.08 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.78 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.62 $14.17 $28.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Privateer and Rock Hill. The current time is 08:31:07.

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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.