Origin
Rock Hill, SC
Late night in Rock Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Wedgefield, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Hill, SC
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Wedgefield, SC
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Trip Overview
Rock Hill to Wedgefield is 59.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Garners Ferry Road and Monticello Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it less about covering ground quickly and more about navigating through communities. It's a straightforward, same-day journey that doesn't require extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 27.6 mi | 32m |
| Monticello Road | 14.5 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 215S | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Highway 261 South | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| North Beltline Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Belt Line Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Sunset Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 27.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, SC and Wedgefield, SC.
1
Start on SC 215
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 215S
2
Continue on SC 215
14 mi
·
26 min
·
Monticello Road
3
Turn right onto US 21; US 321
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto SC 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
5
Continue on SC 16
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Academy Street
6
Turn straight onto SC 16
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belt Line Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto SC 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Beltline Boulevard
8
Turn slight left onto SC 16
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Beltline Boulevard
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Crosshill Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Crosshill Road
10
Continue on US 76; US 378
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devine Street
11
Continue on US 76; US 378
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto SC 261
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 261 South
13
Arrive at destination
SC 261
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Rock Hill, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 20.9 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
20.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 21; US 321 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 21; US 321 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SC 16 / Sunset Drive
Turn left onto SC 16 / Sunset Drive
Navigation decision point
4
27 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Crosshill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Crosshill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Wedgefield, SC
Late night in Wedgefield on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent directional changes rather than cruising on a highway. With only 17% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.6 miles on Garners Ferry Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different road types, navigating through towns and varied terrain.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on Garners Ferry Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in near US 21; US 321 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Wedgefield, SC is easy. At 1h 29m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles (US 21; US 321 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (SC 16 / Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (Crosshill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Rock Hill, SC
Full guide →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.
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 29m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on Garners Ferry Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 20.9 miles (US 21; US 321 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (SC 16 / Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (Crosshill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Wedgefield, 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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