How far is Rock Hill, SC from Lake Wylie, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Lake Wylie, SC is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 01h 54m.
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.
Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Lake Wylie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Lake Wylie.
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Start on State Highway 215S
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S
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Continue on Monticous Road
2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road
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Continue on South State Highway 215
1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215
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Continue on Monticous Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 213
3185 ft · 1 min · State Highway 213
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Continue on Monjicono Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Monjicono Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Monjicono Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Monjicono Road
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Continue on Columbia Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Continue on South Congress Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Congress Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
11 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North, SC 200 West: Charlotte
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
1643 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 160 West
3.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 160 West
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Turn left onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road
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Turn left onto York Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue straight
2571 ft · 46 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charlotte Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Lake Wylie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 00h 41m
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 Lake Wylie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Lake Wylie?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Rock Hill and 39.3 miles from Lake Wylie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Lake Wylie.
Stop Ideas Near Great Falls
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 Great Falls.
Camden
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Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Lake Wylie. Straight-line distance: 60.4 mi (97.21 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 Lake Wylie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 8,841 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084800, -81.0428500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Wylie (-81.04285, 35.10848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
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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