How far is Rock Hill, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
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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 01h 12m.
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.
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Simpsonville.
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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
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Simpsonville, Fairview Road
2268 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
642 ft · 24 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Simpsonville.
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 Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 37.2 miles from Rock Hill and 34.6 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Joanna
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 Joanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 66.04 mi (106.28 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 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.254452, 34.737223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.94 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
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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