Origin
Rock Hill, SC
Evening in Rock Hill on Friday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Hill, SC
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Batesburg, SC
Connor Scott McManus
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Batesburg, SC covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Carolina Highway 391, Summerland Highway, Prosperity Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on South Carolina Highway 391. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Batesburg, SC covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 7.5 miles in near US 176.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (US 176): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (SC 773 / Saint Pauls Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (SC 391 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 176
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SC 773 / Saint Pauls Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SC 391 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto SC 391 / Summerland Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Highway 391 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Summerland Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Prosperity Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Parr Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| US 176 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Saint Pauls Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 76 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Summerland Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, SC and Batesburg, SC.
Start on SC 215
Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road
Continue on Jenkinsville Road
Turn left onto SC 213
Turn right onto US 176
Turn left onto SC 773
Continue on SC 773
Turn right onto US 76
Turn left onto Grace Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391
Turn right onto SC 391
Continue on SC 391
Continue on SC 391
Continue on SC 391
Enter roundabout onto SC 391
Continue on SC 391
Continue on SC 391
Continue on SC 391
Turn right onto SC 23
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Rock Hill, SC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Rock Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Batesburg, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Rock Hill on Friday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Batesburg on Friday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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