Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Burton, SC

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Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

156.8 mi

252 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 0m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 20m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 21m

5 PM

3h 34m

8 PM

3h 5m

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 Rock Hill, SC to Burton, SC covers 156.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, I 95, Trask Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.52 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

78.4 miles from Rock Hill, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 156.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.9 miles on I 26.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 156.8 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: at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

23.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 64A Toward I 26 East: Charleston

24.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 26

Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Charleston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Charleston

84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 169A Toward I 95 South: Savannah

85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SC 68 East: Yemassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SC 68 East: Yemassee

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Rock Hill, SC and Burton, SC, road signs point toward Charleston and Yemassee.

Charleston

24.2 mi in | ~40m | via I 26

Yemassee

132.3 mi in | ~2h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 26	60.9 mi	1h 7m
I 95	46.9 mi	50m
Trask Parkway	18.1 mi	22m
Monticello Road	12.6 mi	22m
State Highway 215S	6.4 mi	11m
I 20	4 mi	4m
US 17 Alt	3.9 mi	5m
Yemassee Highway	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 26 — 60.9 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SC 215

6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

Continue on SC 215

13 mi · 22 min · Monticello Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 20

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 64A Toward I 26 East: Charleston Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 26; US 76

0.7 mi · 55 sec · I 26; US 76

Keep slight right at fork onto I 26

60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 26

Toward Charleston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 169A Toward I 95 South: Savannah

Merge onto I 95

47 mi · 50 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward SC 68 East: Yemassee

Turn straight onto SC 68

1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway

Turn slight right onto SC 68

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Connelly Street

Turn right onto US 17 Alt; US 21

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 17 Alt; US 21

Merge onto US 17; US 21

6.2 mi · 7 min · Trask Parkway

Take the exit onto US 21

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 21

Merge onto US 21

12 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

Turn right onto US 21

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Parris Island Gateway

Arrive at destination

US 21

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 78.4 miles from Rock Hill, SC, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.4 miles or 1h 40m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 156.8 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 26 for about 60.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.4 mi from Rock Hill, SC · 1h 40m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

78 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 78.4 miles from Rock Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.

Arriving in Burton, SC

The final approach into Burton, 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 Burton, 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.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 156.8

View on nps.gov

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 48.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.52 one way

$49.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$26.81	$53.62
premium	$4.70	$29.02	$58.04
diesel	$5.61	$34.62	$69.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47	$16.46	$7.53
Efficient EV	39.2	$13.72	$6.27
EV Truck/SUV	62.7	$21.95	$10.04

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Rock Hill, SC

Evening in Rock Hill on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burton, SC

Evening in Burton on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

23 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

3h 12m 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 Burton, SC covers 156.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 26, I 95, Trask Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.4 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 $24.52 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.