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Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Little River, SC

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

180.4 mi

290 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rock Hill, SC, SC

Rock Hill, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Little River, SC covers 180.4 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, Veterans Highway, West Palmetto Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.87 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

90.2 miles from Rock Hill, SC

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

Drive Character

This is a 3h 50m highway drive covering 180.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Veterans Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 75 miles on I 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 75 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Veterans Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near Buckner Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 11 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 11 key points

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

4
19.2 mi into trip | ~33m in | 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 | ~34m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
141.2 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle B...
5
168.4 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington

Towns Along This Route

Between Rock Hill, SC and Little River, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach and Wilmington.

Myrtle Beach

141.2 mi in | ~2h 59m

Wilmington

168.4 mi in | ~3h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 75 mi 1h 24m
Veterans Highway 26.3 mi 30m
West Palmetto Street 22.6 mi 32m
US 501 Business 21 mi 24m
Monticello Road 12.8 mi 22m
State Highway 215S 6.4 mi 11m
Carolina Bays Parkway 5.1 mi 5m
Highway 90 3.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 75 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, SC and Little River, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto US 76

23 mi · 32 min · West Palmetto Street
7

Continue on SC 576

3.1 mi · 3 min · SC 576
8

Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate

21 mi · 24 min · US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach Use the right lane.
10

Continue on SC 22

26 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
12

Merge onto SC 31

5.1 mi · 5 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
14

Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway
15

Turn right onto SC 90

3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 90
16

Turn right onto US 17

1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
17

Turn right onto Ellis Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Ellis Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Ellis Drive

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 90.2 miles from Rock Hill, SC, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.2 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 3h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little River, 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.

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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 Rock Hill, SC

This is one driving day of about 180.4 miles and 3h 50m.

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 20 for about 75 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.2 mi from Rock Hill, SC · 1h 54m into the drive

Downtown Fayetteville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

90 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.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.2 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 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.

Arriving in Little River, SC

The final approach into Little River, 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 Little River, 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 ~55 min detour Free near mile 31.1
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

$28.87 one way

$57.74 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $31.46 $62.91
premium $4.78 $33.94 $67.87
diesel $5.64 $40.08 $80.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Magnolia Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Florence, SC

Tesla

18 DCFC

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Village at Sandhill - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Refuel Market - Tesla Supercharger

Bishopville, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Florence, SC Rechargery Relay - David H McLeod Blvd

Florence, SC

IONNA

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 5 Non-Networked: 4 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.1 0 $18.94 $8.66
Efficient EV 45.1 0 $15.79 $7.22
EV Truck/SUV 72.2 0 $25.26 $11.55

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Rock Hill, SC

Afternoon in Rock Hill on Monday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Little River, SC

Afternoon in Little River on Monday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

S 8 to 12 mph 1% chance 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

6 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 50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Little River, SC covers 180.4 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Veterans Highway, West Palmetto Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.2 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 $28.87 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 straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 11 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.
Between Rock Hill, SC and Little River, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach and Wilmington.

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