How far is Rock Hill, SC from Chesterfield, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Chesterfield, SC is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Chesterfield.
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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
12.6 mi · 22 min · Monticello Road
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Take the ramp straight
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1653 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
881 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
577 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway
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Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1618 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway
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Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway
3 mi · 3 min · Robert Smalls Parkway
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Turn right onto Broad River Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · Broad River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Chesterfield Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Chesterfield Drive
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Turn right onto Chesterfield Lake Drive
1156 ft · 51 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Chesterfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Rock Hill and 80.6 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.54 one way or $45.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 130.94 mi (210.73 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 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 32.4015800, -80.7640000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-80.764, 32.40158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.20 | $50.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.19 | $54.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
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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