How far is Charlotte, NC from East Rockingham, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to East Rockingham, NC is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.36 mi
01h 38m
Flight
64.72 mi
104.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.72 mi
Kilometers
104.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.45 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Rockingham
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive East Rockingham
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marshville
NC

Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
36.2 mi
00h 49m
To East Rockingham
36.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and East Rockingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and East Rockingham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street

    1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham, Cheraw

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Hancock Street

    3087 ft · 57 sec · South Hancock Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Mill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    2217 ft · 44 sec · 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on King Edward Street

    116 m · 8 sec · King Edward Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Edward Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and East Rockingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 26%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 18%
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.3 mi · 16%
Independence Boulevard
4.46 mi · 6%
G R Kindley Freeway
3.56 mi · 5%
US 74 East
3.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Monroe Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshville
00h 49m from Charlotte
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near East Rockingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to East Rockingham?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Marshville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Charlotte and 36.2 miles from East Rockingham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near East Rockingham.

Stop Ideas Near Marshville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshville.

RAIL

Charlotte

50 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

62 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

62 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Salisbury

77 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and East Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 64.72 mi (104.16 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Rockingham

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

Population3,736
Coordinates34.9182100, -79.7625600
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: East Rockingham (-79.76256, 34.91821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.29 $22.59
Premium $4.78 $12.18 $24.37
Diesel $5.62 $14.34 $28.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and East Rockingham. The current time is 06:52:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.