How far is Bladenboro, NC from Rowan, NC?
The driving distance from Bladenboro, NC to Rowan, NC is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bladenboro and Rowan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bladenboro and Rowan.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
723 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
122 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1547 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right
17.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Elwell Ferry Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Elwell Ferry Road
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Continue on Elwell Ferry
127 m · 2 min · Elwell Ferry
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Continue on Elwell Ferry Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Elwell Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bladenboro and Rowan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
17.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bladenboro and Sunny near Rowan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bladenboro to Rowan?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Bladenboro and 20.4 miles from Rowan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bladenboro and Sunny near Rowan.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Olive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bladenboro and Rowan. Straight-line distance: 29.45 mi (47.4 km).
#1 Bladenboro
City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,697 |
| Coordinates | 34.5387800, -78.7875200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rowan
Rowan is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5129500, -78.2711100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowan (-78.27111, 34.51295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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