Origin
Rock Hill, SC
Night in Rock Hill on Friday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Hopkins, 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 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
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.
Rock Hill, SC
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Hopkins, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Hopkins, 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 16 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 20.9 miles in near US 21; US 321 / North Main Street.
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 1h 4m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles (US 21; US 321 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (SC 16 / Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (Crosshill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
20.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 21; US 321 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 21; US 321 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SC 16 / Sunset Drive
Turn left onto SC 16 / Sunset Drive
Navigation decision point
4
27 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Crosshill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Crosshill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
32.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Lower Richland Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Lower Richland Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Road | 14.5 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 215S | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Garners Ferry Road | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| North Beltline Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Old Hopkins Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| West Belt Line Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Sunset Drive | 0.7 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 Rock Hill, SC and Hopkins, SC.
1
Start on SC 215
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 215S
2
Continue on SC 215
14 mi
·
26 min
·
Monticello Road
3
Turn right onto US 21; US 321
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto SC 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
5
Continue on SC 16
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Academy Street
6
Turn straight onto SC 16
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belt Line Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto SC 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Beltline Boulevard
8
Turn slight left onto SC 16
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Beltline Boulevard
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Crosshill Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Crosshill Road
10
Continue on US 76; US 378
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devine Street
11
Continue on US 76; US 378
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
255 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn straight onto State Highway 222
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 222
14
Continue on Old Hopkins Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Hopkins Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Lower Richland Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lower Richland Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
Lower Richland Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Rock Hill, SC · 32m 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 Rock Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hopkins, SC
The final approach into Hopkins, 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
Hopkins, SC
Night in Hopkins on Friday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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 warmer 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 Rock Hill, SC to Hopkins, 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 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 $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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles (US 21; US 321 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (SC 16 / Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (Crosshill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Rock Hill, SC to Hopkins, 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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