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Trip from Rockingham, NC to Maine, NC

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

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

102.3 mi

165 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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city in North Carolina, United States

Rockingham, NC

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Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Maine, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rockingham, NC to Maine, NC covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 220, Asheboro Bypass, Mocksville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.5 miles on US 220. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.00 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

51.2 miles from Rockingham, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 220 51.5 mi 57m
Asheboro Bypass 29.3 mi 39m
Mocksville Road 17.1 mi 24m
North Main Street 2.4 mi 4m
Railroad Street 0.3 mi 1m
US 64 0.3 mi <1m
North Lee Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Depot Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 220 — 51.5 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham, NC and Maine, 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

48 mi · 52 min · US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Exit 70B Toward US 64 West: Lexington Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto US 64

29 mi · 39 min · Asheboro Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto US 64

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 64
Toward US 64 West: Mocksville Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 64

17 mi · 24 min · Mocksville Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto East Depot Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · East Depot Street
14

Turn right onto Railroad Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
15

Continue on Poplar Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Poplar Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 158

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
17

Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

48 ft · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
18

Arrive at destination

Oak Grove Church Road

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 51.2 miles from Rockingham, NC, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 23 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 57m 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 43m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rockingham, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rockingham, NC

This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Rockingham, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 220 for about 51.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Davidson and Randolph counties in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thomasville, NC

51 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

Troy, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Rockingham, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 7.3

Ellerbe, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 51.2

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 51.2

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hamlet, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 51.2

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 51.2

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 81.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | 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...
6
51.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 70A-B Toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington
8
52.3 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70B Toward US 64 West: Lexington
5
52.5 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 64 / Asheboro Bypass

Merge onto US 64 / Asheboro Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
81.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Mocksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 64 West: Mocksville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.00 one way

$31.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.49 $34.98
premium $4.70 $18.93 $37.87
diesel $5.61 $22.59 $45.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.74 $4.91
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.95 $4.09
EV Truck/SUV 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Rockingham, NC

Afternoon in Rockingham on Saturday

Local time

2:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maine, NC

Afternoon in Maine on Saturday

Local time

2:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

2 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

2h 11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

102.3 mi in 2h 11m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 220.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on US 220.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near US 220.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 102.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Rockingham, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.

Lexington

51.8 mi in | ~58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.5 miles on US 220. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maine, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maine, NC before heading back.

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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