How far is Rock Hill, SC from Joanna, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Joanna, SC is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Joanna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Joanna.
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Start on State Highway 215S
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S
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Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road
703 ft · 31 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Continue on Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn left onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto US 176
2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176
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Turn left onto State Highway 202
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202
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Take the ramp right
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 66: Whitmire, Joanna
1358 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Whitmire Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Whitmire Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Milton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Joanna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 202
Merge slight left
25 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Clear leaving Rock Hill and Clear near Joanna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Joanna?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Rock Hill and 20.8 miles from Joanna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Rock Hill and Clear near Joanna.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Joanna. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.29 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 Joanna
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,539 |
| Coordinates | 34.4149100, -81.8124000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joanna (-81.8124, 34.41491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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