How far is Rock Hill, SC from Estill, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Estill, SC is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Estill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Estill.
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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
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charleston Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn slight right onto Highway 321
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Carolina Highway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway
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Merge slight left onto Main Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
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Continue on Hampton Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Highway
12.8 mi · 19 min · Columbia Highway
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Turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 18 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Estill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 00h 27m
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 Estill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Estill?
The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Rock Hill and 58 miles from Estill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Estill.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Estill. Straight-line distance: 103.43 mi (166.46 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 Estill
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.7548900, -81.2420500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estill (-81.24205, 32.75489)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
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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