How far is Rock Hill, SC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Gastonia, NC is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Gastonia.
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Start on State Highway 215S
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S
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Continue on Monticous Road
2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road
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Continue on South State Highway 215
1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215
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Continue on Monticous Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road
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Continue on State Highway 215S
1998 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 215S
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Continue on Monsicous Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Monsicous Road
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Continue on Old Cherokee Road
7 mi · 12 min · Old Cherokee Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Cherokee Road
10.4 mi · 18 min · Old Cherokee Road
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Continue on Fairfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Road
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Turn right
88 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West End Road
12.4 mi · 19 min · West End Road
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Turn slight right onto Lowrys Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Lowrys Highway
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Continue on Chester Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Chester Highway
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Continue on South Congress Street
1811 ft · 34 sec · South Congress Street
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Continue on Highway 321 Bypass
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 321 Bypass
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Continue on Filbert Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway
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Turn straight onto Filbert Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway
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Continue on Main Street South
4.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street South
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Continue on York Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · York Highway
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Continue on South York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · South York Road
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Continue on South York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Boulevard
145 m · 10 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Gastonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chester Highway
Continue on Chester Highway
12.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Gayle Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Rock Hill and 42.1 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.13 one way or $24.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Gayle Mill
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 Gayle Mill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 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 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gastonia (-81.1873, 35.26208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $4.08 | $12.13 | $24.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
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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