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Trip from Jackson, SC to Rock Hill, SC

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

169.5 mi

273 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m

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 Jackson, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 169.5 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, US Highway 521, North Brooks Street 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 $27.13 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

84.8 miles from Jackson, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Jackson, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 169.5 miles and takes about 3h 45m, 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 37 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jackson Village Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 169.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jackson Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 73.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 91.9 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jackson Village Road

Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

Navigation decision point

5
73.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
91.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | US 521 / South Guignard Parkway

Turn left onto US 521 / South Guignard Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
121.4 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
150.2 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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 Jackson, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.

Jenkinsville

150.2 mi in | ~3h 11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 28.9 mi 33m
US Highway 521 26.8 mi 30m
North Brooks Street 15.1 mi 17m
Monticello Road 12.6 mi 22m
C E Murray Boulevard 11.5 mi 13m
North Fraser Street 10.5 mi 15m
Highmarket Street 8.3 mi 11m
Camden Highway 8.2 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 28.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bogg Lane

131 ft · 9 sec · Bogg Lane
2

Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jackson Village Road
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Jackson Village Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Jackson Village Road
4

Turn left onto Exodus Drive

1.4 mi · 3 min · Exodus Drive
5

Turn left onto US 701

10 mi · 15 min · North Fraser Street
6

Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Anthuan Maybank Drive
7

Turn right onto Church Street

498 ft · 14 sec · Church Street
8

Turn left onto Reservoir Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Reservoir Street
9

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521

8.3 mi · 11 min · Highmarket Street
10

Continue on US 521

6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway
11

Continue on US 521 Bus

1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway
12

Continue on US 521 Bus

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
13

Continue on US 521

27 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521
14

Continue on US 521

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Society Street
15

Continue on US 521

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Society Street
16

Continue on US 521

12 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard
17

Turn slight right

336 ft · 4 sec
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec
19

Merge onto US 521; SC 261

2.4 mi · 2 min · Greeleyville Highway
20

Continue on US 521; SC 261

0.4 mi · 58 sec · East Boyce Street
21

Turn right onto US 521

0.7 mi · 49 sec · North Church Street
22

Continue on US 301; US 521

15 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto US 521

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on US 521

3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive
25

Continue on US 521

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bultman Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn slight right onto US 521

1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
28

Continue on US 521

7.6 mi · 8 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
29

Continue on US 521

6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
30

Continue on US 521

7.2 mi · 8 min · Sumter Highway
31

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
32

Merge onto I 20

29 mi · 33 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

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

Turn right onto SC 215

10 mi · 18 min · Monticello Road
35

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215

2.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Road
36

Continue on SC 215

6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S
37

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 84.8 miles from Jackson, SC, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.8 miles or 1h 54m 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 58m

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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, SC

This is one driving day of about 169.5 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, 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 20 for about 28.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.8 mi from Jackson, SC · 1h 54m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

85 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 84.8 miles from Jackson, 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.

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...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 140.3
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.13 one way

$54.25 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $29.56 $59.11
premium $4.78 $31.88 $63.77
diesel $5.64 $37.66 $75.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Shoney's - Tesla Supercharger

Manning, SC

Tesla

60 DCFC

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Village at Sandhill - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lugoff Ford

Lugoff, SC

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Flying J Travel Center 712

Columbia, SC

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 Non-Networked: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 EVGATEWAY: 1 EV Connect: 1 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.9 0 $17.80 $8.14
Efficient EV 42.4 0 $14.83 $6.78
EV Truck/SUV 67.8 0 $23.73 $10.85

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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

Jackson, SC

Afternoon in Jackson on Monday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Hill, SC

Afternoon in Rock Hill on Monday

Local time

1:52 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

22 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 45m 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 Jackson, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 169.5 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US Highway 521, North Brooks Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.8 miles from Jackson, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.13 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 169.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jackson Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 73.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 91.9 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jackson, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.

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