Trip from Dalzell, SC to Rock Hill, SC

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 20, Monticello Road, Sumter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Dalzell, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

66.9 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 43m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dalzell, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, Monticello Road, Sumter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.9 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 (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Dalzell, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Frierson Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Frierson Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 521 / Thomas Sumter Highway): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Frierson Road

Turn left onto Frierson Road

Navigation decision point

3

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 521 / Thomas Sumter Highway

Turn right onto US 521 / Thomas Sumter Highway

Navigation decision point

5

18.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

47.6 mi into trip | ~55m 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

58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | SC 215 / Monticello Road

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215 / Monticello Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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 Dalzell, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.

Jenkinsville

47.6 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	28.9 mi	33m
Monticello Road	12.6 mi	22m
Sumter Highway	7.2 mi	8m
Camden Highway	6.7 mi	8m
State Highway 215S	6.4 mi	11m
Thomas Sumter Highway	4.2 mi	4m
Frierson Road	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 28.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dalzell, SC and Rock Hill, SC.

1

Start on Camden Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Camden Highway

2

Turn left onto Frierson Road

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Frierson Road

3

Turn right onto US 521

4.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

4

Continue on US 521

6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

5

Continue on US 521

7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway

6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

7

Merge onto I 20

29 mi · 33 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 68 Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville Use the slight right lane.

9

Turn right onto SC 215

10 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.5 mi from Dalzell, SC · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elgin, SC

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

Camden, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elgin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Dalzell, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.46 one way

$20.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$11.44	$22.88
premium	$4.70	$12.38	$24.76
diesel	$5.61	$14.77	$29.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.1	$7.02	$3.21
Efficient EV	16.7	$5.85	$2.68
EV Truck/SUV	26.8	$9.37	$4.28

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dalzell, SC

Night in Dalzell on Thursday

Local time

11:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Hill, SC

Night in Rock Hill on Thursday

Local time

11:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

26 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dalzell, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.