Origin
Rockingham, NC
Morning in Rockingham on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockingham, NC to Ellerbe, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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 Rockingham, NC to Ellerbe, NC covers 9.6 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 220, North Lee Street, West Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on US 220. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 9.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 220 and North Lee Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 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 10 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 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and North Lee Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Washington Street
Continue onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Lee Street
Turn right onto North Lee Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 220
Merge onto US 220
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
3.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
4
7.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 BUS: Ellerbe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 220 BUS: Ellerbe
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 220 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| North Lee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Page Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham, NC and Ellerbe, NC.
1
Start on West Washington Street
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Continue on West Washington Street
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Washington Street
3
Turn right onto North Lee Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Lee Street
4
Merge onto US 220
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 220
5
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 220
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
7
Take the exit onto US 220
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 220
Toward US 220 BUS: Ellerbe
8
Turn left onto US 220
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 220
9
Turn left onto Page Street
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
Page Street
10
Arrive at destination
Page Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
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
Ellerbe, NC
Morning in Ellerbe on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
25 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
13m 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 Rockingham, NC to Ellerbe, NC covers 9.6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 220, North Lee Street, West Washington 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 4.8 miles from Rockingham, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 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 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Rockingham, NC to Ellerbe, 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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