Origin
Weddington, NC
Night in Weddington on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weddington, NC to Rock Rest, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weddington, NC
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Rock Rest, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weddington, NC to Rock Rest, NC covers 19.6 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Weddington Road, West Roosevelt Boulevard, M L King Jr Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Weddington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 28m drive with frequent turns across 19.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Weddington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 84 / Weddington Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m 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 (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NC 84 / Weddington Road
Turn left onto NC 84 / Weddington Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 84 / Weddington Road
Enter roundabout onto NC 84 / Weddington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NC 84 / Weddington Road
Enter roundabout onto NC 84 / Weddington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NC 200 / M L King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto NC 200 / M L King Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn right onto US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Weddington Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| West Roosevelt Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| M L King Jr Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| White Store Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Pageland Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Dickerson Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Weddington Road
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weddington, NC and Rock Rest, NC.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NC 84
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
·
Weddington Road
3
Continue on NC 84
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Weddington Road
4
Enter roundabout onto NC 84
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Weddington Road
5
Continue on NC 84
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Weddington Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NC 84
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Weddington Road
7
Continue on NC 84
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Weddington Road
8
Turn left onto NC 200
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M L King Jr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NC 200
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickerson Boulevard
10
Turn right onto US 74; NC 200
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 601
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pageland Highway
12
Turn left onto White Store Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
White Store Road
13
Arrive at destination
White Store Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
9:47 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
36 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
28m 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 Weddington, NC to Rock Rest, NC covers 19.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Weddington Road, West Roosevelt Boulevard, M L King Jr Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Weddington, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.07 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 28m 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 (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Weddington, NC to Rock Rest, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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