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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Springdale, SC is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
29.9 mi
00h 50m
Flight
21.87 mi
35.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.87 mi
Kilometers
35.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.9 mi
Kilometers
48.12 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Mon, May 4, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Mon, May 4, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-04T17:57
Arrive Springdale
Mon, May 4, 6:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Rock Hill
15 mi
00h 25m
To Springdale
15 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    38 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Woodside Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Woodside Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilton Road

    551 ft · 20 sec · Wilton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rainbow Drive

    3237 ft · 2 min · Rainbow Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Platt Springs Road

    2586 ft · 51 sec · Platt Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pinedale Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Pinedale Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinedale Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 56%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 22%
Charleston
3.35 mi · 11%
I 26 East
0.99 mi · 3%
South Woodside Parkway
0.84 mi · 3%
Rainbow Drive
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Monticello Road

Continue on Monticello Road

12.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
00h 25m from Rock Hill
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Rock Hill and 15 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.2 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
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#2 Springdale

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

Population2,636
Coordinates33.9593200, -81.1089800
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Springdale (-81.10898, 33.95932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.16 $8.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.65 $9.30
Premium $4.78 $5.02 $10.03
Diesel $5.62 $5.91 $11.81

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Springdale. The current time is 17:57:36.

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.