Origin
Mount Olive, NC
Morning in Mount Olive on Thursday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Olive, NC to Rowan, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.9-mile drive from Mount Olive, NC, to Rowan, NC, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll primarily travel on Lisbon Road and NC 53, with a portion on Rosindale Road. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a convenient and accessible journey within the Southeast region of North Carolina.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The character of this 46-minute drive is a blend of road types, with 46% of it being highway. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 6.3 miles on Lisbon Road, offering a brief period of uninterrupted travel. Expect a mixed drive experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. As you transition between Lisbon Road, NC 53, and Rosindale Road, the road's personality will likely shift, providing varied driving conditions throughout this relatively short distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lisbon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 46m 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 0.1 miles (Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Rosindale Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Lisbon Road): 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.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
Turn left onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Rosindale Road
Turn left onto Rosindale Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Lisbon Road
Turn left onto Lisbon Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NC 87
At end of road, turn right onto NC 87
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NC 53
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| NC 53 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Rosindale Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| NC 87 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| NC 210 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Elwell Ferry Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Elwell Ferry | <0.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lisbon Road
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NC and Rowan, NC.
1
Start on Mount Olive Road
317 ft
·
17 sec
·
Mount Olive Road
2
Turn left onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
3
Turn left onto Rosindale Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rosindale Road
4
Turn left onto Lisbon Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Lisbon Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NC 87
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 87
6
Turn left onto SR 1730
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Elwell Ferry Road
7
Continue on Elwell Ferry
416 ft
·
1 min
·
Elwell Ferry
8
Continue on Elwell Ferry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elwell Ferry Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 53
10
Turn left onto NC 210
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 210
11
Arrive at destination
NC 210
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Rowan, NC
Morning in Rowan on Thursday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
15 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
46m 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 Mount Olive, NC to Rowan, NC covers 28.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lisbon Road, NC 53, Rosindale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Mount Olive, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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 46m 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 0.1 miles (Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Rosindale Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Lisbon Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Olive, NC to Rowan, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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