How far is Rock Hill, SC from Hartsville, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Hartsville, SC is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 01h 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Hartsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Hartsville.
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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
47.4 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Sumter, Bishopville
923 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Sumter Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Hartsville Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Hartsville Highway
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Continue on West Lydia Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Lydia Highway
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Turn left onto Oates Highway
1088 ft · 17 sec · Oates Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Hartsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Hartsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Hartsville?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Rock Hill and 43.4 miles from Hartsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Hartsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 67.97 mi (109.38 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 Hartsville
City in South Carolina
| Population | 7,479 |
| Coordinates | 34.3740400, -80.0734000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartsville (-80.0734, 34.37404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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 · May 31, 2026
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