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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
106.45 mi
02h 33m
Flight
83.98 mi
135.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.45 mi
Kilometers
171.32 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Tue, May 5, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Tue, May 5, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-04T23:36
Arrive Cheraw
Tue, May 5, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Rock Hill
53.2 mi
01h 16m
To Cheraw
53.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buckner Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park

    37 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sumter Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto York Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · York Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Rippondon Street

    1473 ft · 44 sec · Rippondon Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Dekalb Street

    2508 ft · 1 min · East Dekalb Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on King Street West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street West

  15. 15

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    31.8 mi · 47 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
50.2 mi · 47%
I 20 East
29.1 mi · 27%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 6%
Sumter Highway
1.38 mi · 1%
King Street West
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

31.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
01h 16m from Rock Hill
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Rock Hill and 53.3 miles from Cheraw.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 83.98 mi (135.16 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
Cheraw

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $14.89
Round trip
$29.79
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.89 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.78 $17.97 $35.93
Diesel $5.62 $21.15 $42.29

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Cheraw. The current time is 23:36:59.

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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.