How far is Charlotte, NC from Rockfish, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Rockfish, NC is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
119.82 mi
02h 42m
Flight
101.74 mi
163.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.74 mi
Kilometers
163.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.82 mi
Kilometers
192.83 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockfish
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Wed, May 13, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-12T23:45
Arrive Rockfish
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Lilesville
NC

Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
59.8 mi
01h 21m
To Rockfish
60 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Rockfish.

  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 right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    973 ft · 19 sec · Fayetteville Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Lindsay Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lindsay Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockfish Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
21.2 mi · 18%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 16%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 11%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 11%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 9%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilesville
01h 21m from Charlotte
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Rockfish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Rockfish?

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Charlotte and 60 miles from Rockfish.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Rockfish.

Stop Ideas Near Lilesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lilesville, 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 Lilesville.

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

59 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

82 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

83 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Rockfish. Straight-line distance: 101.74 mi (163.73 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
Rockfish

#2 Rockfish

Township in Hoke County, North Carolina

Population3,298
Coordinates34.9926600, -79.0661400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Rockfish (-79.06614, 34.99266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.51
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.76 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.73 $37.47
Premium $4.78 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.62 $23.79 $47.58

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Rockfish. The current time is 23:45:25.

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.