Origin
South Congaree, SC
Afternoon in South Congaree on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Congaree, SC to Rock Hill, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Congaree, SC
Junior Bastos
Rock Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
South Congaree, SC to Rock Hill, SC is 33.4 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Monticello Road and I-26, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip that offers a mix of driving experiences. You'll find this route to be a practical choice for a short journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this an easy day trip with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Road | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 215S | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| I 26 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| I 20 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Edmund Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Airport Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ramblin Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Monticello Road
— 12.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Congaree, SC and Rock Hill, SC.
1
Start on Ramblin Road
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ramblin Road
2
Turn left onto SC 302
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on SC 302
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Edmund Highway
4
Continue on SC 302
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
6
Merge onto I 26
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 26
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 20
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 20
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 68
Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto SC 215
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Monticello Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Monticello Road
12
Continue on SC 215
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 215S
13
Arrive at destination
SC 215
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from South Congaree, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 302 / Main Street
Turn left onto SC 302 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
Navigation decision point
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
8
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville
4
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SC 215 / Monticello Road
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215 / Monticello Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Rock Hill, SC
Afternoon in Rock Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
Saint Andrews, SC
17 mi in
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
14 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
52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 47% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 12.8-mile stretch on Monticello Road before transitioning to State Highway 215S and eventually I-26. The road character shifts from potentially more local roads to faster highway speeds. Expect a blend of quicker travel on interstates and potentially slower, more varied conditions on the state highways. This variety means you'll get a taste of different driving environments over the 52-minute trip.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Monticello Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 302 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 302 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 South Congaree, SC to Rock Hill, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Jenkinsville along the way.
Jenkinsville
14 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Rock Hill, SC
Full guide →Rock Hill is a small city in the Olde English District of South Carolina approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Charlotte and 70 miles (110 km) north of Columbia. Rock Hill is essentially a commuter town and not on many tourists' radar, but does offer numerous outdoor activities and dining options.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Monticello Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 302 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rock Hill, SC before heading back.
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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