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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Barnwell, SC is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
89.45 mi
02h 08m
Flight
69.83 mi
112.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.83 mi
Kilometers
112.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.96 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnwell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-04-15T08:33
Arrive Barnwell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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

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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Rock Hill
44.8 mi
01h 04m
To Barnwell
44.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue

    75 m · 10 sec · Marlboro Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 26%
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 19%
Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 13%
Charleston
7.07 mi · 8%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 7%
Carolina Highway
4.95 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
01h 04m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Barnwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Rock Hill and 44.7 miles from Barnwell.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Barnwell. Straight-line distance: 69.83 mi (112.38 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
Barnwell

#2 Barnwell

City in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,260
Coordinates33.2448700, -81.3587200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Barnwell (-81.35872, 33.24487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.03
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.52 $25.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.00 $27.99
Premium $4.78 $15.10 $30.20
Diesel $5.62 $17.77 $35.54

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 Barnwell. The current time is 08:33:53.

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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.