How far is Rock Rest, NC from Waxhaw, NC?
The driving distance from Rock Rest, NC to Waxhaw, NC is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Rest and Waxhaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Rest and Waxhaw.
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Start on White Store Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · White Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pageland Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Pageland Highway
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At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
777 ft · 23 sec · East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2321 ft · 57 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Charlotte Avenue
80 m · 9 sec · North Charlotte Avenue
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Waxhaw Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waxhaw Highway
21 m · 1 sec · Waxhaw Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Waxhaw Highway
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Continue on East South Main Street
2495 ft · 42 sec · East South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Rest and Waxhaw.
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.
Waxhaw Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway
6.64 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Rock Rest and Sunny near Waxhaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Rest to Waxhaw?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Rock Rest and 8.3 miles from Waxhaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Rock Rest and Sunny near Waxhaw.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
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Gastonia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Rest and Waxhaw. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 km).
#1 Rock Rest
Rock Rest is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9546000, -80.4834000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17,987 |
| Coordinates | 34.9245900, -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Main Street (-80.743425, 34.924748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.29 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Mid-grade | $3.75 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| Premium | $4.18 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.45 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
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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