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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
85.48 mi
02h 02m
Flight
61.87 mi
99.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.56 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blacksburg
Mon, Apr 13, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Mon, Apr 13, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-04-13T13:15
Arrive Blacksburg
Mon, Apr 13, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Union
SC

Township of Union County, New Jersey

From Rock Hill
42.8 mi
01h 01m
To Blacksburg
42.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 34 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    589 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Whitmire Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Whitmire Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pinckney Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Pinckney Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Thompson Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    27 m · 1 sec · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2315 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pacolet Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gaffney Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Highway

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Frederick Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Frederick Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Limestone Street

    1001 ft · 24 sec · North Limestone Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Cherokee Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Cherokee Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Cherokee Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
4 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 176
25.9 mi · 30%
Whitmire Highway
13.6 mi · 16%
Union Highway
12.6 mi · 15%
Jonesville Highway
6.78 mi · 8%
Cherokee Avenue
4.44 mi · 5%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 176

Turn right onto US 176

24.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 01m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Rock Hill and 42.7 miles from Blacksburg.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 61.87 mi (99.57 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
Blacksburg

#2 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Blacksburg. The current time is 13:15:03.

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.