Origin
Roughedge, NC
Evening in Roughedge on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roughedge, NC to Monroe, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roughedge, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Monroe, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roughedge, NC to Monroe, NC covers 7.6 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lancaster Highway, Lancaster Avenue, South Hayne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Lancaster Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 7.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lancaster Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near NC 207 / South Hayne Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roughedge, NC to Monroe, NC is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.1 miles (NC 207 / South Hayne Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
7.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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NC 207 / South Hayne Street
Turn left onto NC 207 / South Hayne Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Hayne Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Houston Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Skyway Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lancaster Highway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roughedge, NC and Monroe, NC.
1
Start on Lancaster Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Highway
2
Continue on NC 200
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto West Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Houston Street
4
Turn left onto NC 207
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Hayne Street
5
Arrive at destination
NC 207
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
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
Monroe, NC
Evening in Monroe on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
WSW 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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
34 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
11m 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 Roughedge, NC to Monroe, NC covers 7.6 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lancaster Highway, Lancaster Avenue, South Hayne Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Roughedge, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.19 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.
The drive from Roughedge, NC to Monroe, NC is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.1 miles (NC 207 / South Hayne Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roughedge, NC to Monroe, 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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