How far is Rock Hill, SC from Great Falls, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Great Falls, SC is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
40.36 mi
01h 09m
Flight
30.07 mi
48.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.07 mi
Kilometers
48.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.36 mi
Kilometers
64.96 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Mon, Jun 1, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-06-01T01:46
Arrive Great Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Winnsboro Mills
SC

Census-designated place in Fairfield County, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
20.2 mi
00h 34m
To Great Falls
20.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Great Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Great Falls.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 200
18.6 mi · 46%
Monjicono Road
12.5 mi · 31%
State Highway 215S
2.35 mi · 6%
Monticous Road
2.29 mi · 6%
South Congress Street
1.69 mi · 4%
Columbia Road
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 200

Turn right onto State Highway 200

16.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnsboro Mills
00h 34m from Rock Hill
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Great Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Great Falls?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Winnsboro Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Rock Hill and 20.2 miles from Great Falls.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Great Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro Mills

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

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

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Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

44 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Gastonia

101 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

101 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 30.07 mi (48.39 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
Great Falls

#2 Great Falls

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

Population1,872
Coordinates34.5751400, -80.9020200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Great Falls (-80.90202, 34.57514)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.25
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.62 $11.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.78 $6.78 $13.57
Diesel $5.62 $7.99 $15.97

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Great Falls. The current time is 01:46:55.

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.