Origin
Ellerbe, NC
Morning in Ellerbe on Saturday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellerbe, 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
14m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockingham, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ellerbe, NC to Rockingham, NC covers 9.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 220, Main Street, West Green Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on US 220. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 9.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 220 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on US 220.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 220 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
537 ft
160 ft
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
453 ft
Highest Point
537 ft
Elevation Range
377 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 220.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m 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 2 miles (US 220): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (West Green Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 220
Take the ramp onto US 220
Navigation decision point
7
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Green Street
Turn left onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Hancock Street
Turn right onto North Hancock Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 220 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Green Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Hancock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Page Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellerbe, NC and Rockingham, NC.
1
Start on Page Street
32 ft
·
3 sec
·
Page Street
2
Turn right onto US 220
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 220
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 220
4
Take the exit onto US 220
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Green Street
6
Turn right onto North Hancock Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Hancock Street
7
Turn right onto West Washington Street
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Washington Street
8
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Rockingham, NC
Morning in Rockingham on Saturday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
4 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
14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ellerbe, NC to Rockingham, NC covers 9.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 220, Main Street, West Green Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Ellerbe, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 14m 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 2 miles (US 220): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (West Green Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ellerbe, NC to Rockingham, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 160 ft to 537 ft elevation with about 198 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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