How far is Southern Shops, SC from Rock Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Southern Shops, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
78.46 mi
01h 19m
Flight
65.88 mi
106.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.88 mi
Kilometers
106.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.46 mi
Kilometers
126.27 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sat, May 30, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Southern Shops
Sat, May 30, 7:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern Shops
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Rock Hill
Sat, May 30, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southern Shops
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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Southern Shops
40.6 mi
00h 39m
To Rock Hill
37.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern Shops and Rock Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Surf Lane

    65 m · 15 sec · Surf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Robin Circle

    67 m · 12 sec · Robin Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shea Marie Street

    117 m · 23 sec · Shea Marie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairforest Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairforest Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto International Drive

    641 ft · 18 sec · International Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 Business South: Greenville

    119 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    1699 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain

    1801 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Shops 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
66.6 mi · 85%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 5%
State Highway 202
2.78 mi · 4%
Highway 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 3%
Fairforest Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

66.4 mi · 01h 12m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 39m from Southern Shops
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Southern Shops and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southern Shops to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Southern Shops and 37.9 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Southern Shops and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

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Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern Shops and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.03 km).

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#1 Southern Shops

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,767
Coordinates34.9859500, -81.9945500
Altitude269
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: Surf Lane (-81.994663, 34.986002)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Southern Shops and Rock Hill. The current time is 16:50:10.

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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.