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Trip from Hardeeville, SC to Rock Hill, SC

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

165 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

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Downtown Hardeeville, SC, SC

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Rock Hill, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hardeeville, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 26, Monticello Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.5 miles from Hardeeville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 165 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.2 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 26. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 278 / Independence Boulevard.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 80.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 278 / Independence Boulevard

Turn right onto US 278 / Independence Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
141.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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
145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hardeeville, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.

Jenkinsville

145.5 mi in | ~2h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 77.2 mi 1h 22m
I 26 61.1 mi 1h 5m
Monticello Road 12.8 mi 22m
State Highway 215S 6.4 mi 11m
I 20 3.7 mi 4m
Whyte Hardee Boulevard 2 mi 2m
Independence Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 77.2 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SC 46

122 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 17

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whyte Hardee Boulevard
3

Turn right onto US 278

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Independence Boulevard
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5

Merge onto I 95

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 95
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
7

Merge onto I 26

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 107B Toward I 20 East: Florence Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 20

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 20
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 68 Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto SC 215

11 mi · 18 min · Monticello Road
12

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215

2.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Road
13

Continue on SC 215

6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S
14

Arrive at destination

SC 215

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Hardeeville, SC, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.2 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 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.5 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

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 Hardeeville, 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 Hardeeville, SC

This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hardeeville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 77.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.5 mi from Hardeeville, SC · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

83 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Hardeeville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.2 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 113.8
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 17.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.41 one way

$52.81 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $28.77 $57.54
premium $4.78 $31.04 $62.08
diesel $5.64 $36.66 $73.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

B&T's Fresh Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Ridgeland, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Orangeburg, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Shoppes of Walterboro - Tesla Supercharger

Walterboro, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Food Lion - Tesla Supercharger

St. George, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cayce Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Cayce, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Parker's - Tesla Supercharger

Hardeeville, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hopper's Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger

Ridgeland, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 11 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.5 0 $17.33 $7.92
Efficient EV 41.3 0 $14.44 $6.60
EV Truck/SUV 66 0 $23.10 $10.56

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hardeeville, SC

Afternoon in Hardeeville on Monday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Hill, SC

Afternoon in Rock Hill on Monday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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

3h 13m 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 Hardeeville, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 26, Monticello Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.5 miles from Hardeeville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 80.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hardeeville, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.

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