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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Chesterfield, SC is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
99.61 mi
02h 21m
Flight
74.4 mi
119.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.4 mi
Kilometers
119.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.61 mi
Kilometers
160.3 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Thu, May 14, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-13T20:33
Arrive Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Fort Lawn
SC

City in Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Rock Hill
49.8 mi
01h 10m
To Chesterfield
49.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticous Road

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 215

    1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215

  4. 4

    Continue on Monticous Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 213

    3185 ft · 1 min · State Highway 213

  6. 6

    Continue on Monjicono Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Monjicono Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Monjicono Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Monjicono Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Congress Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Congress Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    16.3 mi · 29 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pendergrass Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pendergrass Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Catawba River Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Catawba River Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    114 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    30 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

    137 m · 11 sec · Texaco Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

    22 mi · 25 min · Pageland Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  23. 23

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Page Street

    637 ft · 17 sec · South Page Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pageland Highway
22 mi · 22%
State Highway 200
19.3 mi · 19%
Main Street
17.7 mi · 18%
Monjicono Road
12.5 mi · 13%
Catawba River Road
7.66 mi · 8%
Lancaster Bypass
5.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pageland Highway

Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

22 mi · 00h 25m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Lawn
01h 10m from Rock Hill
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Fort Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Rock Hill and 49.8 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Lawn

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

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

RAIL

Camden

56 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
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Gastonia

68 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Columbia

80 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 74.4 mi (119.73 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
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,452
Coordinates34.7359900, -80.0881200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Chesterfield (-80.08812, 34.73599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.78 $16.77 $33.54
Diesel $5.62 $19.74 $39.48

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Chesterfield. The current time is 20:33:27.

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.