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

The driving distance from Varnville, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
119.02 mi
02h 10m
Flight
97.36 mi
156.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.36 mi
Kilometers
156.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.02 mi
Kilometers
191.55 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Tue, Jun 2, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Varnville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Varnville
2026-06-02T09:50
Arrive Rock Hill
Tue, Jun 2, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Varnville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
SC

Town in South Carolina, US

From Varnville
57 mi
01h 05m
To Rock Hill
62 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Palm Street

    51 m · 10 sec · North Palm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Palmetto Avenue

    76 m · 16 sec · East Palmetto Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Carolina Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Carolina Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Elm Street East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hampton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southbound Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 321

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321

  18. 18

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

    2540 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1819 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Varnville 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 20%
Carolina Highway
19.7 mi · 17%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 11%
Bufords Bridge Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
I 26 West
7.71 mi · 6%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 05m from Varnville
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Varnville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Varnville and 62 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Varnville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

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Denmark

25 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

90 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Varnville and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 97.36 mi (156.68 km).

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#1 Varnville

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

Population1,949
Coordinates32.8504400, -81.0792700
Altitude33
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: North Palm Street (-81.07915, 32.850357)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
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.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.27
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.64 $33.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.60 $37.20
Premium $4.78 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.62 $23.62 $47.24

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Varnville and Rock Hill. The current time is 09:50:44.

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.