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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Saxon, SC is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
79.49 mi
01h 38m
Flight
63.58 mi
102.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.58 mi
Kilometers
102.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.49 mi
Kilometers
127.93 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saxon
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, May 13, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Saxon
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Saxon
39.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Downtown, Spartanburg

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto W O Ezell Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Powell Mill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Powell Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2084 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 45%
Spartanburg
30.6 mi · 39%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 5%
US 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 3%
Powell Mill Road
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 49m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Saxon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Rock Hill and 39.7 miles from Saxon.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Saxon.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Saxon. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.33 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
Saxon

#2 Saxon

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,424
Coordinates34.9612300, -81.9673300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Saxon (-81.96733, 34.96123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.13 $22.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.45 $24.89
Premium $4.78 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.62 $15.80 $31.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Saxon. The current time is 23:10:14.

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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.