How far is Durham, NC from Rockwell, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Rockwell, NC is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Rockwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Rockwell.
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Start on East Main Street
700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mangum Street
1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street
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Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive
65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle
768 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52 South: Albermarle
1998 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Faith Road
2 mi · 3 min · Faith Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Gq Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Gq Street
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Turn right
1421 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Broad Street
23 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Rockwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
42.1 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Rockwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Rockwell?
The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Durham and 55.1 miles from Rockwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Rockwell.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Rockwell. Straight-line distance: 89.89 mi (144.67 km).
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockwell
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 2,166 |
| Coordinates | 35.5512500, -80.4064500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell (-80.40645, 35.55125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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