Origin
Waxhaw, NC
Night in Waxhaw on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waxhaw, NC to Rock Rest, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waxhaw, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Rock Rest, NC
Yanming Guo
Trip Overview
The drive from Waxhaw, NC to Rock Rest, NC covers 16.5 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Waxhaw Highway, West Franklin Street, White Store Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Waxhaw Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 16.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Waxhaw Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 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 75 / Waxhaw Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Waxhaw, NC to Rock Rest, NC is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14 miles (US 74; US 601 / East Roosevelt Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (White Store Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway
Enter roundabout onto NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 74; US 601 / East Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn right onto US 74; US 601 / East Roosevelt Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
White Store Road
Turn left onto White Store Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Highway | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| West Franklin Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| White Store Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Pageland Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Waxhaw Highway
— 10.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxhaw, NC and Rock Rest, NC.
1
Start on NC 75
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East South Main Street
2
Continue on NC 75
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Waxhaw Highway
3
Enter roundabout onto NC 75
199 ft
·
3 sec
·
Waxhaw Highway
4
Continue on NC 75
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Waxhaw Highway
5
Continue on West Franklin Street
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Franklin Street
6
Turn right onto US 74; US 601
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Roosevelt Boulevard
7
Turn right onto US 601
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pageland Highway
8
Turn left onto White Store Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
White Store Road
9
Arrive at destination
White Store Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Rock Rest, NC
Night in Rock Rest on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
WSW 14 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
16 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
26m 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 Waxhaw, NC to Rock Rest, NC covers 16.5 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Waxhaw Highway, West Franklin Street, White Store Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Waxhaw, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 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 Waxhaw, NC to Rock Rest, NC is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (NC 75 / Waxhaw Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14 miles (US 74; US 601 / East Roosevelt Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (White Store Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Waxhaw, NC to Rock Rest, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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