Altoona to Rock Hill: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.3 miles 663.5 km · straight line
494.7 miles estimated 796.2 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
201° SSW bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Rock Hill?

The distance from Altoona to Rock Hill is 412.3 miles (663.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Hill is located SSW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.7 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Rock Hill in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Rock Hill. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altoona to Rock Hill

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Rock Hill

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
Rock Hill
34.92°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
207m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients