How far is Rock Hill, SC from Garden City, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Garden City, SC is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Garden City.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
1457 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 17
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Turn left onto Garden City Connector
1944 ft · 55 sec · Garden City Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Garden City Connector
23 m · 2 sec · Garden City Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Garden City Connector
1.1 km · 2 min · Garden City Connector
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Turn left
723 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Garden Lake Drive
1224 ft · 56 sec · Garden Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Hidden Lakes Drive
82 m · 12 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Garden City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
75 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Garden City?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Rock Hill and 85.3 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 136.6 mi (219.84 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 Garden City
Garden City is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5929500, -79.0086500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-79.00865, 33.59295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.60 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $24.38 | $48.75 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $26.77 | $53.55 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $34.35 | $68.69 |
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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