How far is Union, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Union, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Rock Hill.
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Start on the route
69 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left
76 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
46 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Rocky River Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rocky River Road
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Turn left onto Pageland Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Pageland Highway
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Continue on East Arch Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Arch Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
1020 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Chester Avenue
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Continue on Ridgeway Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 200
16.3 mi · 29 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Columbia Road
137 m · 8 sec · Columbia Road
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Continue on Monjicono Road
12.4 mi · 22 min · Monjicono Road
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Continue on State Highway 213
3185 ft · 1 min · State Highway 213
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monticous Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road
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Continue on South State Highway 215
1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215
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Continue on Monticous Road
2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 215S
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Rock Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 200
Turn straight onto State Highway 200
16.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 32.7 miles from Union and 48.8 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Great Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.
Camden
Columbia
Charlotte
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 48.27 mi (77.69 km).
#1 Union
County seat of Union County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,535 |
| Coordinates | 34.7157100, -80.6211800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Hill
The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.
| Population | 76,318 |
| Coordinates | 34.2518200, -81.2550900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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