Trip from Concord, NC to East Rockingham, NC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

70.7 mi

114 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Concord, NC

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East Rockingham, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Concord to East Rockingham, expect a straightforward 70.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is relatively short and does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of NC 742, Andrew Jackson Highway, and Warren C. Coleman Boulevard. Budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because the route is compact and efficient, it offers a practical way to travel between these points without the fatigue of a long-haul trek.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.4 miles from Concord, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed driving profile, transitioning between different road types as you head toward East Rockingham. You will spend 57% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with more local driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 22.3-mile stretch on NC 742, which provides a steady rhythm to your travel. Expect the road personality to shift as you move off major boulevards and onto state routes, requiring you to stay alert to changing speed limits. It is a functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route while keeping your progress consistent.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NC 742 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Corban Avenue Southwest.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 70.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Corban Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

13.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | NC 24; NC 27

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

48.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway

Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway

Navigation decision point

62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 East: Lumberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 74 East: Lumberton

67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham, Cheraw

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 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham, Cheraw

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 742	22.3 mi	30m
Andrew Jackson Highway	11.3 mi	14m
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard	9.6 mi	11m
NC 24	8.6 mi	13m
NC 205	4.3 mi	7m
G R Kindley Freeway	3.6 mi	3m
West Caswell Street	2.4 mi	4m
Branchview Drive Southeast	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NC 742 — 22.3 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and East Rockingham, NC.

Start on Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

Continue on NC 73

0.6 mi · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto NC 3

2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

Continue on NC 3

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Union Street South

Turn slight left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck

9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

8.6 mi · 13 min · NC 24; NC 27

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto NC 205

4.3 mi · 7 min · NC 205

Continue on NC 742

22 mi · 30 min · NC 742

Turn right onto US 52; NC 742

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 52; NC 742

Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.4 mi · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Toward US 74 East: Lumberton

Continue on US 74

3.6 mi · 3 min · G R Kindley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham, Cheraw Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 1

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 1

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 56 sec · South Hancock Street

Turn sharp right onto Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mill Road

Continue on 5th Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · 5th Avenue

Continue on King Edward Street

382 ft · 7 sec · King Edward Street

Arrive at destination

King Edward Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 1-hour and 40-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to schedule formal stops, though keeping your tank topped off early is a smart move given the $11 fuel estimate. Pay close attention to your navigation when moving between Warren C. Coleman Boulevard and NC 742, as transitions between these roads can be subtle. Because there are no mandatory stops built into the data, feel free to adjust your pace to suit your personal schedule. Traveling during off-peak hours may help you maintain a smoother flow as you transition through the various road types along the way.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35.4 miles from Concord, NC, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 16 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.4 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Rockingham, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Concord, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Concord, NC

This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Concord, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on NC 742 for about 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.4 mi from Concord, NC · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakboro, NC

35 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

Locust, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burnsville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Rockingham, NC

The final approach into East Rockingham, NC 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

$11.06 one way

$22.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$12.09	$24.18
premium	$4.70	$13.09	$26.17
diesel	$5.61	$15.61	$31.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.2	$7.42	$3.39
Efficient EV	17.7	$6.19	$2.83
EV Truck/SUV	28.3	$9.90	$4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NC

Night in Concord on Thursday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Rockingham, NC

Night in East Rockingham on Thursday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m 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 Concord, NC to East Rockingham, NC covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC 742, Andrew Jackson Highway, Warren C. Coleman Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Concord, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.06 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.