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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Arcadia, SC is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
78.53 mi
01h 34m
Flight
64.28 mi
103.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.28 mi
Kilometers
103.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.53 mi
Kilometers
126.38 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
39.3 mi
00h 47m
To Arcadia
39.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road

    703 ft · 31 sec · Fire Tower Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Downtown, Spartanburg

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto W O Ezell Boulevard

    111 m · 9 sec · W O Ezell Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Blackstock Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Blackstock Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayne Street

    1702 ft · 42 sec · Hayne Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hayne Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Arcadia.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 46%
Spartanburg
30.6 mi · 39%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 5%
US 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 3%
West Blackstock Road
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 202

Merge slight left

33.1 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 47m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Arcadia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Rock Hill and 39.3 miles from Arcadia.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

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Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 64.28 mi (103.45 km).

Rock Hill

#1 Rock Hill

The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arcadia

Arcadia is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9581800, -81.9906600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Arcadia (-81.99066, 34.95818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Arcadia. The current time is 01:39:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.