How far is Monroe, NC from Roughedge, NC?
The driving distance from Monroe, NC to Roughedge, NC is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 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 EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Roughedge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Roughedge.
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Start on Skyway Drive
84 m · 7 sec · Skyway Drive
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Continue on North Hayne Street
147 m · 12 sec · North Hayne Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
849 ft · 23 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Charlotte Avenue
1826 ft · 39 sec · North Charlotte Avenue
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Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Lancaster Highway
119 m · 7 sec · Lancaster Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Lancaster Highway
40 m · 2 sec · Lancaster Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Roughedge.
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.
Lancaster Highway
Continue on Lancaster Highway
4.82 mi · 00h 07m
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 Monroe and Sunny near Roughedge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Roughedge?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 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?
Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Monroe and 3.9 miles from Roughedge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Roughedge.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Springs
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 Mineral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Roughedge. Straight-line distance: 7.28 mi (11.72 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9854300, -80.5495100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roughedge
Roughedge is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8993200, -80.6236800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roughedge (-80.62368, 34.89932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.29 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.75 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.18 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Diesel | $5.45 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
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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