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

The driving distance from Tega Cay, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
78.47 mi
01h 25m
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
78.47 mi
Kilometers
126.29 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Tega Cay
Wed, Sep 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tega Cay
2026-09-23T12:02
Arrive Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Point Clear Drive

    2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Windward Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive

    1609 ft · 55 sec · Windward Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Gold Hill Road

    1745 ft · 37 sec · Gold Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hubert Graham Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stonecrest Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Stonecrest Boulevard

    1357 ft · 42 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 160 West

    2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South: Columbia

    2024 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 200: Winnsboro

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 200 West: Winnsboro

    96 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 200

    10.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbia Road

    137 m · 8 sec · Columbia Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Monjicono Road

    12.4 mi · 22 min · Monjicono Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 213

    3185 ft · 1 min · State Highway 213

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monticous Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Highway 215

    1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215

  21. 21

    Continue on Monticous Road

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 215S

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tega Cay 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
37.1 mi · 47%
Monjicono Road
12.4 mi · 16%
State Highway 200
10.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 215S
2.35 mi · 3%
Monticous Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Highway 160 West
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

36.7 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
00h 42m from Tega Cay
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tega Cay and 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 Tega Cay to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 Tega Cay and 40.5 miles from Rock Hill.

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 23.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Tega Cay and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 54.92 mi (88.38 km).

Tega Cay

#1 Tega Cay

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

Population11,696
Coordinates35.0243100, -81.0278500
Altitude192
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: Point Clear Drive (-81.027955, 35.024457)
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 $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $4.50 $12.45 $24.90
Premium $4.89 $13.56 $27.11
Diesel $6.12 $16.96 $33.93

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 Tega Cay and Rock Hill. The current time is 12:02:45.

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.