How far is Rock Hill, SC from Pendleton, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Pendleton, SC is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Pendleton.
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Start on State Highway 215S
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S
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Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road
703 ft · 31 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Continue on Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn left onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto US 176
2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176
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Turn left onto State Highway 202
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202
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Take the ramp right
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2748 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 20
2822 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Piedmont Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Piedmont Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2759 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Anderson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Highway 86
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 86
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Turn left onto Major Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Major Road
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Continue on Moore Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Moore Road
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Greenville Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Pendleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Rock Hill and Partly Cloudy near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 55.1 miles from Rock Hill and 55.2 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rock Hill and Partly Cloudy near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.05 km).
#1 Rock Hill
The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.
| Population | 76,318 |
| Coordinates | 34.2518200, -81.2550900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pendleton (-82.78375, 34.65177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $18.47 | $36.93 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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