How far is Rock Hill, SC from Saint Matthews, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
60.47 mi
01h 27m
Flight
48.91 mi
78.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.91 mi
Kilometers
78.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.47 mi
Kilometers
97.31 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Sat, May 2, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-02T14:22
Arrive Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Springdale
SC

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

From Rock Hill
30.3 mi
00h 43m
To Saint Matthews
30.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Saint Matthews.

  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

    28.5 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 6: North Saint Matthews

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    550 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Caw Caw Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Caw Caw Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old State Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
28.5 mi · 47%
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 28%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 11%
Caw Caw Highway
3.42 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
3.22 mi · 5%
I 26 East
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

28.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
00h 43m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rock Hill and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Saint Matthews?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Rock Hill and 30.2 miles from Saint Matthews.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rock Hill and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Saint Matthews. Straight-line distance: 48.91 mi (78.72 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
Saint Matthews

#2 Saint Matthews

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

Population1,903
Coordinates33.6648800, -80.7778700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Saint Matthews (-80.77787, 33.66488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.87
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.44 $16.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.43 $18.87
Premium $4.78 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.62 $11.98 $23.96

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Saint Matthews. The current time is 14:22:43.

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.