How far is Rock Hill, SC from Little River, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Little River, SC is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.68 mi
03h 50m
Flight
153.4 mi
246.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.4 mi
Kilometers
246.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.68 mi
Kilometers
290.77 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little River
Tue, May 12, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, May 13, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-12T20:03
Arrive Little River
Tue, May 12, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Timmonsville
SC

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

From Rock Hill
90.2 mi
01h 55m
To Little River
90.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
Little River Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Tuesday
Using Loris as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Little River.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buckner Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Cheves Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach

    1548 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 90

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US Highway 17

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ellis Drive

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
75 mi · 42%
East Palmetto Street
43 mi · 24%
Veterans Highway
26.3 mi · 15%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 4%
Carolina Bays Parkway
5.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

74.8 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Timmonsville
01h 55m from Rock Hill
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Sunny near Little River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Little River?

The road trip is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Rock Hill and 90.4 miles from Little River.

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

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Timmonsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 6.3 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.

RAIL

Florence

18 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

53 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

61 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

64 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Little River. Straight-line distance: 153.4 mi (246.88 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
Little River

#2 Little River

City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,960
Coordinates33.8732300, -78.6141800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.21 $56.43
Premium $4.78 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.62 $35.82 $71.65

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Little River. The current time is 20:03:09.

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.