How far is Rock Hill, SC from Golden Grove, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Golden Grove, SC is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.58 mi
01h 44m
Flight
75.44 mi
121.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.44 mi
Kilometers
121.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.58 mi
Kilometers
139.33 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Golden Grove
Sat, Nov 7, 7:13 AM EST
Return by in Rock Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 8:57 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-11-07T05:29
Arrive Golden Grove
Sat, Nov 7, 7:13 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
9:30 PM EST
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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Rock Hill
43.2 mi
00h 52m
To Golden Grove
43.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Golden Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Golden Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road

    703 ft · 31 sec · Fire Tower Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 20

    2822 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Piedmont Highway

    1260 ft · 27 sec · Piedmont Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Pelzer Road

    2887 ft · 1 min · Old Pelzer Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Piedmont Golf Course Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Piedmont Golf Course Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Piedmont Golf Course Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 42%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 34%
Southern Connector
8.76 mi · 10%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 5%
US 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 202

Merge slight left

33.1 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 52m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Golden Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Golden Grove?

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Rock Hill and 43.3 miles from Golden Grove.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Golden Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

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Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Golden Grove. Straight-line distance: 75.44 mi (121.41 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
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#2 Golden Grove

Golden Grove is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7340100, -82.4437400
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Golden Grove (-82.44374, 34.73401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.56 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.97
6.1 gal · 23.12 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $10.99 $21.97
Mid-grade $4.06 $12.37 $24.74
Premium $4.46 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.72 $17.43 $34.86

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Golden Grove. The current time is 05:29:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.