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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Summerville, SC is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
117.65 mi
01h 55m
Flight
105.43 mi
169.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.43 mi
Kilometers
169.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.65 mi
Kilometers
189.34 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Summerville
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Rock Hill
58.8 mi
00h 57m
To Summerville
58.9 mi
00h 57m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
90.9 mi · 77%
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 2%
I 26 East
0.99 mi · 1%
US 17 Alternate South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

90.9 mi · 01h 39m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 57m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Rock Hill and 58.9 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 105.43 mi (169.68 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
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $5.62 $23.34 $46.68

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Summerville. The current time is 19:28:04.

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.