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

The driving distance from South Sumter, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
76.29 mi
01h 23m
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
76.29 mi
Kilometers
122.78 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Tue, May 26, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in South Sumter
Tue, May 26, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sumter
2026-05-25T23:55
Arrive Rock Hill
Tue, May 26, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Sumter
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 South Sumter
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Rock Hill
38 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Branch Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Branch Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    631 ft · 20 sec · Atlantic Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maney Street

    1781 ft · 50 sec · Maney Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palmetto Street

    1916 ft · 55 sec · Palmetto Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Guignard Drive

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South Guignard Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Monticello Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · Monticello Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
36.1 mi · 47%
Monticello Road
12.6 mi · 16%
Camden Highway
8.18 mi · 11%
Thomas Sumter Highway
7.58 mi · 10%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 8%
South Guignard Drive
2.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sumter Highway

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 41m from South Sumter
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 38.3 miles from South Sumter and 38 miles from Rock Hill.

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 3:42 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 South Sumter and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Hill.

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
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Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
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Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

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

South Sumter

#1 South Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population2,411
Coordinates33.9057100, -80.3461900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Rock Hill

#2 Rock Hill

The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Branch Street (-80.346438, 33.905656)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

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 South Sumter and Rock Hill. The current time is 23:55:44.

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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.