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Trip from Concord, NC to Rockingham, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

68.6 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good 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 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

city in North Carolina, United States

Concord, NC

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city in North Carolina, United States

Rockingham, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NC to Rockingham, NC covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, Branchview Drive Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

34.3 miles from Concord, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 68.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corban Avenue Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Concord, NC to Rockingham, NC is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Rockingham, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corban Avenue Southwest
Corban Avenue Southeast
Branchview Drive Southeast
Union Street South
Warren C
W
Salisbury Street
West Caswell Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Corban Avenue Southwest — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spring Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
2

Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
3

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
4

Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast

2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
5

Continue on Union Street South

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Union Street South
6

Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
7

Turn left

8.6 mi · 13 min
8

Turn right

4.3 mi · 7 min
9

Continue straight

22 mi · 30 min
10

Turn right

0.3 mi · 39 sec
11

Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

0.4 mi · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
12

Continue on Salisbury Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
13

Continue on West Caswell Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street
14

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

5.3 mi · 7 min · I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
16

Turn left onto West Green Street

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Green Street
17

Turn right onto North Hancock Street

463 ft · 24 sec · North Hancock Street
18

Turn right onto West Washington Street

79 ft · 2 sec · West Washington Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 34.3 miles from Concord, NC, or about 49m into the drive.

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 15 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.3 miles or 49m 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 23m

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

Before You Leave

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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 68.6 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Concord, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.3 mi from Concord, NC · 49m into the drive

Downtown Oakboro, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakboro, NC

34 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

Mint Hill, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rockingham, NC

The final approach into 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

$10.73 one way

$21.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.73 $23.46
premium $4.70 $12.70 $25.39
diesel $5.61 $15.15 $30.29

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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.20 $3.29
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.00 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NC

Morning in Concord on Saturday

Local time

11:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockingham, NC

Morning in Rockingham on Saturday

Local time

11:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

7 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 38m 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 Rockingham, NC covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, Branchview Drive Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.3 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 $10.73 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 Concord, NC to Rockingham, NC is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Rockingham, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Concord, NC to Rockingham, NC 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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