How far is Rock Hill, SC from Ladson, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Ladson, SC is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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 Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Ladson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Ladson.
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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
12.6 mi · 22 min · Monticello Road
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Take the ramp straight
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1653 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
95 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Park Road, Ladson
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto College Park Road
1.3 km · 2 min · College Park Road
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Turn right onto Ladson Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road
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Turn right onto Stoney Road
11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Ladson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
95 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Ladson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Ladson?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Rock Hill and 60.5 miles from Ladson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Ladson.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 109.52 mi (176.25 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 Ladson
Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.
| Population | 13,790 |
| Coordinates | 32.9857300, -80.1098100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $3.92 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
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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