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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Liberty, SC is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
105.82 mi
02h 12m
Flight
89.81 mi
144.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.81 mi
Kilometers
144.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.82 mi
Kilometers
170.3 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Mon, May 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Mon, May 18, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-18T10:16
Arrive Liberty
Mon, May 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Laurens
SC

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

From Rock Hill
52.9 mi
01h 06m
To Liberty
52.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson

    697 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson

    156 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 153

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    923 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    766 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Moorefield Memorial Highway

    1263 ft · 31 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Anderson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    3086 ft · 57 sec · Anderson Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 34%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 28%
Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 11%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
9.27 mi · 9%
Highway 153
6.96 mi · 7%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 4%
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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurens
01h 06m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Rock Hill and 52.9 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Laurens

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

54 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

78 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 89.81 mi (144.54 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
Liberty

#2 Liberty

City in South Carolina, United States

Population3,150
Coordinates34.7878900, -82.6923600
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Liberty (-82.69236, 34.78789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.52 $33.04
Premium $4.78 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $5.62 $20.98 $41.96

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Liberty. The current time is 10:16:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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