Origin
Blacksburg, SC
Morning in Blacksburg on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Blacksburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
85.5 mi
138 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blacksburg, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Rock Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
This 85.5-mile journey from Blacksburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via US 176 and Union Highway, with about 22% of the drive on divided highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $13, making it an economical option for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. The overall feel is more of a local drive than a high-speed transit, so expect a relaxed pace as you make your way north.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 85.5-mile route. While 22% of the journey involves highway driving, the character is largely defined by its local roads, including Whitmire Highway and Union Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.9 miles on US 176. This suggests a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight-line cruise. The road will likely change character often, transitioning between faster highway sections and more winding local segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 176 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near SC 18 / East Frederick Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (SC 18 / East Frederick Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (SC 9; SC 18 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (SC 9; SC 18 / Jonesville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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SC 18 / East Frederick Street
Turn left onto SC 18 / East Frederick Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.8 mi into trip
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~41m in
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SC 9; SC 18 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 9; SC 18 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
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SC 9; SC 18 / Jonesville Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9; SC 18 / Jonesville Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
53.7 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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US 176; SC 121 / Watson Street
Turn slight left onto US 176; SC 121 / Watson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
4
61.1 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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US 176
Keep slight left at fork onto US 176
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 176 | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| Whitmire Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Union Highway | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Watson Street | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Jonesville Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Cherokee Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Parr Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Cherokee Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 176
— 16.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg, SC and Rock Hill, SC.
1
Start on US 29
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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West Cherokee Street
2
Continue on US 29
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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Cherokee Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto SC 150
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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North Limestone Street
4
Turn left onto SC 18
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East Frederick Street
5
Continue on SC 18
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Union Highway
6
Continue on SC 18
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Gaffney Highway
7
Continue on SC 18
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacolet Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto SC 9; SC 18
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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South Main Street
9
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9; SC 18
141 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
11
Continue on SC 18
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Jonesville Highway
12
Continue on SC 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Thompson Boulevard
13
Continue on SC 18
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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North Pinckney Street
14
Continue on US 176
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Whitmire Highway
15
Turn slight left onto US 176; SC 121
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Watson Street
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 176
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 176
17
Turn left onto SC 213
4.3 mi
·
7 min
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Parr Road
18
Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Jenkinsville Road
19
Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Fire Tower Road
20
Turn straight onto SC 215
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 215S
21
Arrive at destination
SC 215
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this 85.5-mile drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You can depart Blacksburg, SC, anytime without needing to break up the journey. Since there are no specified stops, you have the flexibility to pull over when you need a break or want to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13; it's always wise to fill up before you leave Blacksburg, especially since the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 16.9 miles on US 176.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Hill, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blacksburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blacksburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blacksburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 176 for about 16.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Blacksburg, SC · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rock Hill, SC
The final approach into Rock Hill, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rock Hill, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.37 one way
$26.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Rock Hill, SC
Morning in Rock Hill on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
74°F
Boiling Springs, NC
43 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 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
2h 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blacksburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 85.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 176, Whitmire Highway, Union Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Blacksburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (SC 18 / East Frederick Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (SC 9; SC 18 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (SC 9; SC 18 / Jonesville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Blacksburg, SC to Rock Hill, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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