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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Laurens, SC is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.84 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.54 mi
74.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.54 mi
Kilometers
74.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.84 mi
Kilometers
89.87 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurens
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 6:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-23T15:48
Arrive Laurens
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Rock Hill
27.9 mi
00h 36m
To Laurens
28 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road

    703 ft · 31 sec · Fire Tower Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Harper Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Laurens Street

    140 m · 26 sec · East Laurens Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Public Square

    87 m · 13 sec · West Public Square

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Courthouse Public Square

    49 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Public Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 64%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 9%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 8%
US 176
2.25 mi · 4%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 4%
Yarborough Mill Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 202

Merge slight left

33.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
00h 36m from Rock Hill
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Patchy Fog near Laurens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Rock Hill and 28 miles from Laurens.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Patchy Fog near Laurens.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

62 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

81 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

91 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Greenville

97 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Laurens. Straight-line distance: 46.54 mi (74.9 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
Laurens

#2 Laurens

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population8,852
Coordinates34.4990100, -82.0142600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Laurens (-82.01426, 34.49901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.93
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $7.96 $15.93
Mid-grade $4.50 $8.86 $17.71
Premium $4.89 $9.64 $19.28
Diesel $6.12 $12.06 $24.13

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Laurens. The current time is 15:48:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.