Origin
Holly Hill, SC
Morning in Holly Hill on Friday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Hill, SC to Rowesville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly Hill, SC
Budget Bizar
Trip Overview
The drive from Holly Hill, SC to Rowesville, SC covers 37.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old State Road, Five Chop Road, Rowesville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Old State Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 37.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old State Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 29.7 miles in near US 21 / Rowesville Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Holly Hill, SC to Rowesville, SC is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.7 miles (US 21 / Rowesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 37 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
29.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 21 / Rowesville Road
Turn left onto US 21 / Rowesville Road
Navigation decision point
4
36.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
River Drive
Turn right onto River Drive
Navigation decision point
4
37 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Calhoun Street
Turn left onto Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old State Road | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| Five Chop Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Rowesville Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Joe S Jeffords Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| River Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old State Road
— 15.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill, SC and Rowesville, SC.
1
Start on US 176
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Old State Road
2
Turn left onto US 301
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Five Chop Road
3
Turn left onto US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Joe S Jeffords Highway
4
Turn left onto US 21
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Rowesville Road
5
Turn right onto River Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
River Drive
6
Turn left onto Calhoun Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Calhoun Street
7
Arrive at destination
Calhoun Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Holly Hill, SC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Holly Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rowesville, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rowesville, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Rowesville, SC
Morning in Rowesville on Friday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookdale, SC
19 mi in
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
14 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
52m 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 Holly Hill, SC to Rowesville, SC covers 37.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old State Road, Five Chop Road, Rowesville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Holly Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.80 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.
The drive from Holly Hill, SC to Rowesville, SC is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.7 miles (US 21 / Rowesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 37 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Holly Hill, SC to Rowesville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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