How far is Rock Hill, SC from South Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to South Sumter, SC is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.32 mi
01h 43m
Flight
57.25 mi
92.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.25 mi
Kilometers
92.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.32 mi
Kilometers
122.83 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sumter
Tue, May 26, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Tue, May 26, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-26T00:41
Arrive South Sumter
Tue, May 26, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Elgin
SC

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Rock Hill
38.2 mi
00h 51m
To South Sumter
38.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and South Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buckner Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sumter Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    901 ft · 21 sec · West Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1633 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Manning Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Manning Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1755 ft · 50 sec · Atlantic Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Branch Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Branch Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Branch Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
29.1 mi · 38%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 17%
Camden Highway
8.11 mi · 11%
Thomas Sumter Highway
7.63 mi · 10%
Sumter Highway
7.03 mi · 9%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 33m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 51m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to South Sumter?

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Rock Hill and 38.2 miles from South Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

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Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and South Sumter. Straight-line distance: 57.25 mi (92.13 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
South Sumter

#2 South Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population2,411
Coordinates33.9057100, -80.3461900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: South Sumter (-80.34619, 33.90571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and South Sumter. The current time is 00:41:43.

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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.