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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Kershaw, SC is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.73 mi
01h 38m
Flight
43.53 mi
70.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.53 mi
Kilometers
70.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.73 mi
Kilometers
113.83 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kershaw
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-04-19T10:34
Arrive Kershaw
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Elgin
SC

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

From Rock Hill
35.4 mi
00h 49m
To Kershaw
35.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Lugoff, Camden

    1044 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: Lugoff, Camden

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highway 601 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 601 South

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West DeKalb Street

    1 km · 1 min · West DeKalb Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Springdale Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Springdale Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Boykin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Boykin Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    83 m · 4 sec · North Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Matson Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · South Matson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hilton Street

    788 ft · 13 sec · West Hilton Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hilton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
23.4 mi · 33%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 20%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 9%
Kershaw Camden Highway
2.69 mi · 4%
Highway 601 South
2.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 49m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Rock Hill and 35.4 miles from Kershaw.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Kershaw. Straight-line distance: 43.53 mi (70.05 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
Kershaw

#2 Kershaw

Town in South Carolina

Population2,404
Coordinates34.5518200, -80.5836800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Kershaw (-80.58368, 34.55182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.81
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.90 $19.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.78 $11.94 $23.89
Diesel $5.62 $14.06 $28.12

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Kershaw. The current time is 10:34:30.

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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.