How far is West Columbia, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from West Columbia, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Columbia and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Columbia and Rock Hill.
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Start on the route
83 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
1903 ft · 40 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1819 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
1336 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Monticello Road
10.7 mi · 19 min · Monticello Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Monticello Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 215S
6.4 mi · 11 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 West Columbia 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.
Monticello Road
Turn left onto Monticello Road
10.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving West Columbia 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 West Columbia to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from West Columbia and 14.1 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Columbia and Sunny near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Columbia and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.21 km).
#1 West Columbia
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.9934900, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.91 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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