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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Newberry, SC is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.66 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.82 mi
33.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.07 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newberry
Wed, Sep 23, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 4:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-23T15:07
Arrive Newberry
Wed, Sep 23, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pomaria
SC

Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Rock Hill
11.8 mi
00h 20m
To Newberry
11.9 mi
00h 20m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Highway 219

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 219

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 219

    4.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 219

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto College Street

    19 m · 3 sec · College Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 176
5.7 mi · 24%
State Highway 219
4.44 mi · 19%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 18%
Highway 219
3.23 mi · 14%
Main Street
2.77 mi · 12%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US 176

Turn right onto US 176

5.7 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pomaria
00h 20m from Rock Hill
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Newberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pomaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Rock Hill and 11.9 miles from Newberry.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Newberry.

Stop Ideas Near Pomaria

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

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

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Columbia

46 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Spartanburg

90 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

108 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Newberry. Straight-line distance: 20.82 mi (33.51 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
Newberry

#2 Newberry

City in South Carolina, United States

Population10,141
Coordinates34.2745800, -81.6187200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Newberry (-81.61872, 34.27458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.50 $3.73 $7.46
Premium $4.89 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $6.12 $5.08 $10.17

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 Newberry. The current time is 15:07:29.

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.