How far is Dobbins Heights, NC from Rockingham, NC?
The driving distance from Dobbins Heights, NC to Rockingham, NC is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Richmond County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dobbins Heights and Rockingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbins Heights and Rockingham.
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Start on Daniels Street
33 m · 10 sec · Daniels Street
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Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
743 ft · 35 sec · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Earle Franklin Road
1368 ft · 38 sec · Earle Franklin Road
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Continue on Earle Franklin Drive
2157 ft · 59 sec · Earle Franklin Drive
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Turn slight right onto King Street
1865 ft · 38 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto West Hamlet Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · West Hamlet Avenue
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Continue on Broad Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lee Street
1111 ft · 34 sec · South Lee Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
56 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
33 m · 3 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobbins Heights and Rockingham.
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.
West Hamlet Avenue
Turn right onto West Hamlet Avenue
2.99 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dobbins Heights and Sunny near Rockingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dobbins Heights to Rockingham?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Dobbins Heights and 3.4 miles from Rockingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dobbins Heights and Sunny near Rockingham.
Stop Ideas Near East Rockingham
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 East Rockingham.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Dillon
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dobbins Heights and Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 5.2 mi (8.37 km).
#1 Dobbins Heights
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 780 |
| Coordinates | 34.9048800, -79.6922800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockingham
City in North Carolina
| Population | 8,520 |
| Coordinates | 34.9393200, -79.7739500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockingham (-79.77395, 34.93932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.75 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
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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