Origin
Rock Hill, SC
Morning in Rock Hill on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Wedgefield, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Wedgefield, SC
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Trip Overview
Rock Hill to Wedgefield is 59.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Garners Ferry Road and Monticello Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it less about covering ground quickly and more about navigating through communities. It's a straightforward, same-day journey that doesn't require extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent directional changes rather than cruising on a highway. With only 17% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.6 miles on Garners Ferry Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different road types, navigating through towns and varied terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garners Ferry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in near US 21; US 321 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Wedgefield, SC is easy. At 1h 29m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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
3 of 3 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 27.6 mi | 32m |
| Monticello Road | 14.5 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 215S | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Highway 261 South | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| North Beltline Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Belt Line Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Sunset Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 27.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, SC and Wedgefield, 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
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto SC 261
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 261 South
13
Arrive at destination
SC 261
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Rock Hill, SC · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Rock Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wedgefield, SC
The final approach into Wedgefield, 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
$9.27 one way
$18.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Wedgefield, SC
Morning in Wedgefield on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
26 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
1h 29m 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 Wedgefield, SC covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garners Ferry Road, Monticello Road, State Highway 215S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.27 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.
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Wedgefield, SC is easy. At 1h 29m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Wedgefield, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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