How far is Rock Hill, SC from Laurel Bay, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Laurel Bay, SC is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Laurel Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Laurel Bay.
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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
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
881 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
577 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway
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Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1618 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Laurel Bay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bay Road
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Turn left onto Bay Pines Road
1834 ft · 1 min · Bay Pines Road
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Turn left onto Joe Frazier Road
998 ft · 27 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morrall Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Morrall Drive
639 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Laurel Bay.
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
60.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Partly Sunny near Laurel Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Laurel Bay?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Rock Hill and 79 miles from Laurel Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Hill and Partly Sunny near Laurel Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Laurel Bay. Straight-line distance: 127.41 mi (205.04 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 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Bay (-80.78483, 32.45019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
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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