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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
66.71 mi
01h 29m
Flight
57.29 mi
92.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.29 mi
Kilometers
92.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.71 mi
Kilometers
107.36 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangeburg
Wed, Sep 23, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-23T13:05
Arrive Orangeburg
Wed, Sep 23, 2:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Rock Hill
33.4 mi
00h 44m
To Orangeburg
33.4 mi
00h 44m

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
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.6 mi · 22 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    37.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St Matthews

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601: Orangeburg

    599 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Saint Matthews Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Magnolia Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Whitman Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
37.3 mi · 56%
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 25%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 10%
Magnolia Street
3.36 mi · 5%
Saint Matthews Road
1.42 mi · 2%
I 26 East
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

37.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
00h 44m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Orangeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Rock Hill and 33.4 miles from Orangeburg.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Orangeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 57.29 mi (92.2 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
Orangeburg

#2 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.00
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $9.50 $19.00
Mid-grade $4.50 $10.56 $21.13
Premium $4.89 $11.50 $23.00
Diesel $6.12 $14.39 $28.78

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 Orangeburg. The current time is 13:05:54.

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.