How far is Rock Hill, SC from Socastee, SC?
The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Socastee, SC is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Socastee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Socastee.
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Start on State Highway 215S
6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S
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Continue on Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road
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Turn left onto Buckner Road
103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
75 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
1762 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn left onto Socastee Boulevard
716 ft · 20 sec · Socastee Boulevard
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Turn left onto River Road
75 m · 11 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Socastee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
75 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Socastee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Socastee?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Rock Hill and 81.2 miles from Socastee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Socastee.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
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 Lamar.
Florence
Camden
Kingstree
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Socastee. Straight-line distance: 135.14 mi (217.49 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 Socastee
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 19,952 |
| Coordinates | 33.6835000, -78.9983700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Socastee (-78.99837, 33.6835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.05 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $25.74 | $51.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $34.82 | $69.65 |
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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