If you are planning a trip from East Rockingham to Concord, you are looking at a straightforward 70-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel within North Carolina. You will primarily utilize NC 742, Broad Avenue, and US 601 to navigate between these two Southeast locations. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit, this highway-focused path gets you there reliably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from East Rockingham, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This drive is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 64% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will encounter a mix of transit styles, starting with a significant 24.9-mile stretch on NC 742, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. As you progress, the road environment shifts between these faster highway sections and the more localized segments of Broad Avenue and US 601. You should prepare for a consistent pace behind the wheel, as the route balances steady highway cruising with the transition into the Concord area. It is a practical drive that prioritizes directness over winding scenic detours, keeping you moving toward your destination with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 24.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
684 ft256 ft
Total Climb
820 ft
Total Descent
392 ft
Highest Point
684 ft
~70 mi in
Elevation Range
428 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 742 and Broad Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in|US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue
Turn left onto US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
48 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|NC 24; NC 27
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
56.7 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 601
Turn right onto US 601
Navigation decision point
5
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 742
24.9 mi
35m
Broad Avenue
16.2 mi
21m
US 601
9.6 mi
10m
NC 24
8.7 mi
13m
East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
4m
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi
3m
NC 205
1.7 mi
3m
Mill Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
NC 742
— 24.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rockingham, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on King Edward Street
382 ft·7 sec·King Edward Street
2
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·5th Avenue
3
Continue on Mill Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Mill Road
4
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Hancock Street
5
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
16 mi·21 min·Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·4 min·East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
8
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi·24 sec·W. Cliff Martin Highway
9
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 52; NC 742
10
Continue on NC 742
25 mi·35 min·NC 742
11
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi·3 min·NC 205
12
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi·13 min·NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi·10 min·US 601
14
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi·58 sec·Union Street South
15
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi·3 min·Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
18
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
19
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 70-mile trip, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility throughout the day. You do not need to worry about planning complex rest stops, as the duration is short enough to drive straight through without scheduled breaks. To keep your transit smooth, ensure your tank is ready for the $11 fuel expenditure before you pull out of East Rockingham. Keep a close watch on your speed as you transition off the primary highway segments onto the local roads leading into Concord. Since there are no mandatory stops listed for this route, feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid local peak traffic hours if your schedule allows.
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 miles from East Rockingham, NC, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 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 Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Rockingham, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Rockingham, NC
This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from East Rockingham, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 742 for about 24.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from East Rockingham, NC
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.95 one way
$21.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.97
$23.94
premium
$4.70
$12.96
$25.91
diesel
$5.61
$15.46
$30.91
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: 24.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Wadesboro, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Rockingham, North Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Lilesville, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Hamlet, North Carolina
EV Connect
1 DCFC
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Rockingham, North Carolina
InCharge
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21
0
$7.35
$3.36
Efficient EV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
EV Truck/SUV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
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 17, 2026
Origin
East Rockingham, NC
Late night
in East Rockingham on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler 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 East Rockingham, NC to Concord, NC covers 70 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, Broad Avenue, US 601. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 miles from East Rockingham, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.95 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (NC 24; NC 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Rockingham, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 256 ft to 684 ft elevation with about 820 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
