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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on State Highway 215S
6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S
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Continue on Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road
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Turn left onto Buckner Road
103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Sumter Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto York Street
1.1 km · 2 min · York Street
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Continue on Rippondon Street
1473 ft · 44 sec · Rippondon Street
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Turn right onto East Dekalb Street
2508 ft · 1 min · East Dekalb Street
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on King Street West
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street West
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
31.8 mi · 47 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 83.98 mi (135.16 km).
#1 Rock Hill
The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.
| Population | 76,318 |
| Coordinates | 34.2518200, -81.2550900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheraw
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,554 |
| Coordinates | 34.6976600, -79.8834000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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