Origin
Hopkins, SC
Late night in Hopkins on Saturday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkins, SC to Rock Hill, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 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 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkins, SC
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Rock Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopkins, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monticello Road, State Highway 215S, Garners Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on Monticello Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monticello Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 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 0.1 miles in near Old Hopkins 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 4m 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 0.1 miles (Old Hopkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Hopkins Road
Turn left onto Old Hopkins Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Turn left onto US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard
Turn straight onto SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 21; US 321 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 21; US 321 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
SC 215 / Monticello Road
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215 / Monticello Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Road | 14.5 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 215S | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Garners Ferry Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Beltline Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Hopkins Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| West Belt Line Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Marshall Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Monticello Road
— 14.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins, SC and Rock Hill, SC.
1
Start on Lower Richland Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lower Richland Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Old Hopkins Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Hopkins Road
3
Continue on State Highway 222
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 222
4
Turn left onto US 76; US 378
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 76; US 378
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devine Street
6
Continue on Crosshill Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Crosshill Road
7
Turn straight onto SC 16
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Beltline Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on West Belt Line Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belt Line Boulevard
9
Continue on SC 16
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Marshall Street
10
Continue on SC 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
11
Turn right onto US 21; US 321
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn left onto SC 215
12 mi
·
22 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Hopkins, SC · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Hopkins, 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
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
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
Rock Hill, SC
Late night in Rock Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:17 AM
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
15 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
1h 4m 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 Hopkins, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monticello Road, State Highway 215S, Garners Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Hopkins, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 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 1h 4m 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 0.1 miles (Old Hopkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (SC 16 / Beltline Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hopkins, SC to Rock Hill, 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 by the Trip.ovh 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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