How far is Rock Hill, SC from Irwin, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Irwin, SC is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
55.48 mi
01h 33m
Flight
39.25 mi
63.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.25 mi
Kilometers
63.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.48 mi
Kilometers
89.29 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 7:40 PM EST
Return by in Rock Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 9:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-11-06T18:06
Arrive Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 7:40 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Winnsboro
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Rock Hill
27.7 mi
00h 46m
To Irwin
27.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
73°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Irwin.

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pendergrass Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pendergrass Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Catawba River Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Catawba River Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    114 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    30 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

    137 m · 11 sec · Texaco Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grace Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Grace Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Thompson Avenue

    795 ft · 37 sec · Thompson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Confederate Avenue

    947 ft · 42 sec · Confederate Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Confederate Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 200
19.3 mi · 35%
Monjicono Road
12.5 mi · 22%
Catawba River Road
7.66 mi · 14%
Lancaster Highway
2.84 mi · 5%
State Highway 215S
2.35 mi · 4%
Monticous Road
2.29 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnsboro
00h 46m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Light Rain near Irwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Irwin?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Rock Hill and 27.8 miles from Irwin.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Rock Hill and Light Rain near Irwin.

Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro

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

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

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Columbia

43 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

45 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Gastonia

99 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

99 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Irwin. Straight-line distance: 39.25 mi (63.16 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 Irwin

Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6937600, -80.8222900
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Irwin (-80.82229, 34.69376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.06 $7.95 $15.90
Premium $4.46 $8.73 $17.46
Diesel $5.72 $11.20 $22.40

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 Irwin. The current time is 18:06:48.

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.