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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Bamberg, SC is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.42 mi
01h 51m
Flight
67.16 mi
108.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.16 mi
Kilometers
108.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.42 mi
Kilometers
129.42 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bamberg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 5:22 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 Bamberg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Rock Hill
40.3 mi
00h 55m
To Bamberg
40.1 mi
00h 55m

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
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    92 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Charleston Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Highway 321

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Southbound Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carolina Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Carolina Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Charleston-Augusta Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Charleston-Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Binnicker Bridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Binnicker Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Binnaker Bridge Road

    2050 ft · 37 sec · Binnaker Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Flynn Street

    159 m · 25 sec · Flynn Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Highway

    2379 ft · 38 sec · Main Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Heritage Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 29%
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 21%
Charleston
7.07 mi · 9%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 8%
Charleston-Augusta Road
6.02 mi · 7%
Highway 321
4.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
00h 55m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bamberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Rock Hill and 40.1 miles from Bamberg.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Bamberg. Straight-line distance: 67.16 mi (108.09 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
Bamberg

#2 Bamberg

City in South Carolina

Population3,160
Coordinates33.2971000, -81.0348200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Bamberg (-81.03482, 33.2971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.50
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.25 $22.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.58 $25.16
Premium $4.78 $13.57 $27.14
Diesel $5.62 $15.97 $31.94

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 Bamberg. The current time is 01:39:05.

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.