How far is Utica, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Utica, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 11m.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Rock Hill.
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Start on Hope Avenue
1196 ft · 54 sec · Hope Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamerson Avenue
596 ft · 28 sec · Jamerson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East South 6th Street
116 m · 18 sec · East South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Goddard Avenue
1425 ft · 42 sec · Goddard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiloh Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn left onto Davis Mill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Davis Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wells Highway
3140 ft · 1 min · Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Clemson Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Clemson Boulevard
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Continue on Tiger Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard
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Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit right
1932 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain
1801 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 202
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176
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Turn left onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 215S
2.1 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 Utica and Rock Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
33 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Gray Court is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Utica and 58.3 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Gray Court
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 Gray Court.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 99.94 mi (160.83 km).
#1 Utica
Utica is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6781600, -82.9315400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $3.60 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $24.12 | $48.23 |
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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