Origin
Rock Hill, SC
Afternoon in Rock Hill on Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
134.1 mi
216 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
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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Bonneau Beach, SC
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, South Williamsburg County Highway, Manning Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.97 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
67 miles from Rock Hill, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 134.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 134.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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?
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 19.2 miles in near Buckner Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (Buckner Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
19.2 mi into trip
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~33m in
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Buckner Road
Turn left onto Buckner Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East: Florence
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 East: Florence
5
19.5 mi into trip
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~34m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 98
Toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
3
48.7 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 521 / Sumter Highway
Merge onto US 521 / Sumter Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rock Hill, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Camden along the way.
Camden
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 28.9 mi | 33m |
| South Williamsburg County Highway | 17.2 mi | 22m |
| Manning Road | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Greeleyville Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Monticello Road | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| Camden Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Thomas Sumter Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Sumter Highway | 7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 28.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, SC and Bonneau Beach, SC.
1
Start on SC 215
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 215S
2
Continue on SC 215
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Monticello Road
3
Turn left onto Buckner Road
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
Buckner Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 20 East: Florence
5
Merge onto I 20
29 mi
·
33 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 98
Toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 521
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sumter Highway
8
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Camden Highway
9
Continue on US 521
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas Sumter Highway
10
Continue on US 521
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Camden Highway
11
Turn slight left onto US 521; US 76 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
13
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Guignard Drive
14
Continue on US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 521
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Manning Road
16
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Church Street
17
Turn left onto US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Boyce Street
18
Continue on US 521; SC 261
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
19
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
20
Continue on SC 375
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gourdin Road
21
Turn right onto US 52
17 mi
·
22 min
·
South Williamsburg County Highway
22
Turn right onto Black Oak Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Black Oak Road
23
Turn right onto Butter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Butter Road
24
Turn left onto Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Saracen Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Saracen Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67 miles from Rock Hill, SC, or about 1h 29m 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 30 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67 miles or 1h 29m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonneau Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rock Hill, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Rock Hill, SC
This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Rock Hill, 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 67 mi from Rock Hill, SC · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67 miles from Rock Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bonneau Beach, SC
The final approach into Bonneau Beach, 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 Bonneau Beach, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.97 one way
$41.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Bonneau Beach, SC
Afternoon in Bonneau Beach on Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
18 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
2h 59m 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 Rock Hill, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, South Williamsburg County Highway, Manning Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67 miles from Rock Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.97 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.
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 straightforward 2h 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (Buckner Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rock Hill, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Camden along the way.
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