Origin
Springdale, SC
Morning in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, 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
49m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Rock Hill, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Springdale to Rock Hill is 29.8 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Monticello Road, State Highway 215S, and I-26, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed as a same-day excursion. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a practical option for a quick connection between these two South Carolina locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Road | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 215S | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| I 26 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| I 20 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| South Woodside Parkway | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Rainbow Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Platt Springs Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Augusta Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Monticello Road
— 12.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, SC and Rock Hill, SC.
1
Start on Pinedale Road
97 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pinedale Road
2
Turn left onto SC 602
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Platt Springs Road
3
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rainbow Drive
4
Turn left onto Wilton Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wilton Road
5
Turn right onto South Woodside Parkway
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Woodside Parkway
6
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Augusta Road
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
8
Merge onto I 26
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 26
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 20
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 20
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 68
Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SC 215
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Monticello Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Monticello Road
14
Continue on SC 215
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 215S
15
Arrive at destination
SC 215
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Rainbow Drive
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Wilton Road
Turn left onto Wilton Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Rock Hill on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 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
1 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
49m 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?
You'll spend about half your time on highways and half on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 12.8 miles along Monticello Road. Expect to transition from surface roads to I-26, offering a period of more consistent speed before potentially encountering more exits as you approach your destination. This means you'll experience both open cruising and more varied traffic conditions.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Monticello Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Rainbow Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Rainbow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Wilton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Springdale, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.
Jenkinsville
10.3 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
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 49m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Monticello Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.5 miles (Rainbow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Wilton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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