Fort Mill is a great location to live since it’s just northeast of Rock Hill & only a 30-minute drive to Uptown Charlotte NC. Fort Mill gives you more of a small-town suburb lifestyle, while still being close enough to the big city for daily commutes. Not interested in the city? Visit the local Baxter Town Center to experience a unique shopping and dining experience with your family and friends. Fort Mill also shares an amusement park with Charlotte, Carowinds. This town is a great place for families to live because the school district ranks as one of the best in South Carolina.