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

The driving distance from Ridgeland, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
150.24 mi
02h 21m
Flight
123.39 mi
198.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.39 mi
Kilometers
198.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.24 mi
Kilometers
241.79 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Wed, Sep 23, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-09-23T13:09
Arrive Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Ridgeland
75 mi
01h 10m
To Rock Hill
75.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jacob Smart Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jacob Smart Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1819 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland 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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
63.2 mi · 42%
I 26 West
61.5 mi · 41%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 4%
I 20 East
4.04 mi · 3%
North Jacob Smart Boulevard
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence

63.2 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
123.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 10m from Ridgeland
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ridgeland and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Ridgeland and 75.2 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ridgeland and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 123.39 mi (198.58 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

Town in South Carolina

Population3,868
Coordinates32.4807400, -80.9803900
Altitude18
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: North Jacob Smart Boulevard (-80.980328, 32.48072)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.85
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $21.42 $42.85
Mid-grade $4.50 $23.82 $47.65
Premium $4.89 $25.94 $51.88
Diesel $6.12 $32.46 $64.91

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeland and Rock Hill. The current time is 13:09:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.