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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Awendaw, SC is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.38 mi
03h 21m
Flight
126.32 mi
203.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.32 mi
Kilometers
203.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.38 mi
Kilometers
258.1 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Awendaw
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive Awendaw
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Rock Hill
80.2 mi
01h 40m
To Awendaw
80.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.6 mi · 22 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Point Road

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park

    51 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Long Point Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Point Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Point Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Long Point Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 64%
Long Point Road
20.9 mi · 13%
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 10%
Mark Clark Expressway
9.22 mi · 6%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 4%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

103 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 40m from Rock Hill
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Rock Hill and 80.2 miles from Awendaw.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rock Hill and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 126.32 mi (203.29 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
Awendaw

#2 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.42 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.32 gal · 42.84 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.78 $27.04 $54.09
Diesel $5.62 $31.83 $63.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Awendaw. The current time is 06:44:43.

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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.