Origin
Orangeburg, SC
Late night in Orangeburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orangeburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orangeburg, SC
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Rock Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 66.7-mile drive from Orangeburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC is a quick trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single day with plenty of time for activities at your destination. The majority of your journey, 72% to be exact, will be on highways, making for an efficient transit. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this route is budget-friendly for those traveling within the Southeast region. You'll primarily navigate via I 26, Monticello Road, and State Highway 215S.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 37.9 mi | 41m |
| Monticello Road | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 215S | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| I 20 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Magnolia Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Saint Matthews Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Whitman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 37.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg, SC and Rock Hill, SC.
1
Start on Whitman Street
165 ft
·
9 sec
·
Whitman Street
2
Turn left onto US 601; US 21 Business
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Magnolia Street
3
Continue on US 601
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Matthews Road
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
5
Merge onto I 26
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 20
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 20
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 68
Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto SC 215
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Monticello Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Monticello Road
11
Continue on SC 215
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 215S
12
Arrive at destination
SC 215
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Orangeburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 26 West: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
8
47.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
4
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
SC 215 / Monticello Road
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215 / Monticello Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.34 | $24.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rock Hill, SC
Late night in Rock Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 66.7-mile journey between Orangeburg and Rock Hill. With 72% of the route on highways, you'll experience efficient travel for large portions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 37.9 miles on I 26, offering a chance to settle in for a solid period. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Monticello Road and State Highway 215S suggests some variation in road type and potentially speed as you transition between major thoroughfares and more local routes.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Monticello Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orangeburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.
Jenkinsville
47.2 mi in
|
~53m
About the Cities
Starting in Orangeburg, SC
Full guide →Orangeburg is a city in South Carolina. This town that started as a trading post between settlers and Native Americans in 1704 became a hotbed of tension and activism during the Civil Rights movement, culminating in the infamous Orangeburg Massacre on February 8, 1968 when local police opened fire and killed three students and injured many others. On a positive note, today the town boasts two historically black colleges, one of which (Claflin College) holds a designation as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the state and premier historic black colleges in the country. Orangeburg has a little bit of a crime problem, so do not be too lax about reckless decisions in your affairs.
Arriving in Rock Hill, SC
Full guide →Founded 1852
Rock Hill is a small city in the Olde English District of South Carolina approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Charlotte and 70 miles (110 km) north of Columbia. Rock Hill is essentially a commuter town and not on many tourists' radar, but does offer numerous outdoor activities and dining options.
Top landmarks
- • Rock Hill Downtown Historic District — historic church in South Carolina, United States
- • U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (Rock Hill) — historic building in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
- • Withers Building — historic building on Winthrop University campus, Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S....
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rock Hill, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rock Hill, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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