How far is Rock Hill, SC from Tega Cay, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
76.04 mi
01h 52m
Flight
54.92 mi
88.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.04 mi
Kilometers
122.37 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tega Cay
Wed, Sep 23, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-23T13:29
Arrive Tega Cay
Wed, Sep 23, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Great Falls
SC

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
38 mi
00h 56m
To Tega Cay
38 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Tega Cay.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticous Road

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 215

    1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215

  4. 4

    Continue on Monticous Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 213

    3185 ft · 1 min · State Highway 213

  6. 6

    Continue on Monjicono Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Monjicono Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Monjicono Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Monjicono Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Congress Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Congress Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    11 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North, SC 200 West: Charlotte

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill

    1643 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 160 West

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stonecrest Boulevard

    1296 ft · 38 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    90 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hubert Graham Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gold Hill Road

    1745 ft · 33 sec · Gold Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Tega Cay Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Windward Drive

    1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Windward Drive

    85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive

    81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive

    2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
36.9 mi · 49%
Monjicono Road
12.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 200
11 mi · 14%
State Highway 215S
2.35 mi · 3%
Monticous Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Highway 160 West
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 41m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
00h 56m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Tega Cay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Tega Cay?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Rock Hill and 38 miles from Tega Cay.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Tega Cay.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

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

RAIL

Camden

44 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

66 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charlotte

74 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

81 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 54.92 mi (88.38 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
Tega Cay

#2 Tega Cay

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

Population11,696
Coordinates35.0243100, -81.0278500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 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 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.67
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $10.83 $21.67
Mid-grade $4.50 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.89 $13.12 $26.23
Diesel $6.12 $16.41 $32.82

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Tega Cay. The current time is 13:29:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.