How far is Norman, NC from Rockingham, NC?
The driving distance from Norman, NC to Rockingham, NC is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
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Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Rockingham.
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Start on the route
20 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McLeon Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · McLeon Avenue
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Turn right onto Moore Street
1638 ft · 33 sec · Moore Street
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Continue on State Road 1321
1026 ft · 21 sec · State Road 1321
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Take the ramp slight right
1543 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1181 ft · 21 sec · West Green Street
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Turn right onto North Hancock Street
141 m · 24 sec · North Hancock Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
24 m · 2 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 Norman 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.
State Road 1321
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norman and Sunny near Rockingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Rockingham?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Ellerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Norman and 9.2 miles from Rockingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norman and Sunny near Rockingham.
Stop Ideas Near Ellerbe
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 Ellerbe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 16.23 mi (26.12 km).
#1 Norman
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 130 |
| Coordinates | 35.1704200, -79.7228200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
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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