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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Jackson, SC is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.72 mi
03h 45m
Flight
128.9 mi
207.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.9 mi
Kilometers
207.44 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.72 mi
Kilometers
274.74 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Jun 3, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-06-03T14:36
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Jun 3, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Paxville
SC

Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Rock Hill
85.3 mi
01h 52m
To Jackson
85.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buckner Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sumter Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    860 ft · 15 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Fraser Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Exodus Drive

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Exodus Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Jackson Village Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Jackson Village Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bogg Lane

    40 m · 6 sec · Bogg Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bogg Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
29.1 mi · 17%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 16%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 9%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 8%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 7%
North Fraser Street
11.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxville
01h 52m from Rock Hill
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Rock Hill and 85.4 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paxville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
Summerton Town Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Summerton Town Hall

Summerton , SC
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paxville.

RAIL

Kingstree

50 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

62 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

75 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 128.9 mi (207.44 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
Jackson

#2 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,815
Coordinates33.4993400, -79.1989400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Jackson (-79.19894, 33.49934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.69
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.85 $47.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.66 $53.33
Premium $4.78 $28.76 $57.53
Diesel $5.62 $33.86 $67.71

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Jackson. The current time is 14:36:48.

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.