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

The driving distance from Springdale, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.72 mi
01h 17m
Flight
56.23 mi
90.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.23 mi
Kilometers
90.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.69 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Springdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-19T05:03
Arrive Rock Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Gilbert
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Springdale
39.3 mi
00h 38m
To Rock Hill
39.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Logan Lane

    2438 ft · 2 min · Logan Lane

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Springdale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bettis Academy Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bettis Academy Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1730 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

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

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bettis Academy Road
57.7 mi · 73%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 8%
Springdale Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Logan Lane
0.46 mi · 1%
SC 215
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Bettis Academy Road

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 04m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
00h 38m from Springdale
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Springdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Springdale and 39.4 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Springdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

33 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

79 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.5 km).

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#1 Springdale

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Population2,732
Coordinates33.6070800, -81.8537200
Altitude113
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: Logan Lane (-81.853824, 33.607018)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
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
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $4.78 $13.28 $26.57
Diesel $5.62 $15.63 $31.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Rock Hill. The current time is 05:03:07.

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.