How far is Rock Hill, SC from Piedmont, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Piedmont, SC is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Piedmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Piedmont.
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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
847 ft · 22 sec · Anderson Street
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Turn slight left onto Iler Street
55 m · 8 sec · Iler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Piedmont.
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.
Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Piedmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Piedmont?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Rock Hill and 44.7 miles from Piedmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.38 one way or $22.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Piedmont.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.66 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 Piedmont
Piedmont is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7023400, -82.4645700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piedmont (-82.46457, 34.70234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.60 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
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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