How far is Rock Hill, SC from Lakewood, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Lakewood, SC is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Lakewood.
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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
12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road
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Turn left onto Buckner Road
103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sumter Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
995 ft · 13 sec · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Pocalla Road
708 ft · 15 sec · Pocalla Road
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Continue on Summerton Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerton Highway
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Turn left onto Old Manning Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Manning Road
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Turn right onto Spoonville Lane
814 ft · 36 sec · Spoonville Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spoonville Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Lakewood.
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 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 39.9 miles from Rock Hill and 39.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.16 one way or $20.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Rock Hill and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 58.88 mi (94.76 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 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8468300, -80.3500800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-80.35008, 33.84683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $3.60 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
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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