How far is Rock Rest, NC from Weddington, NC?

The driving distance from Rock Rest, NC to Weddington, NC is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.72 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.39 mi
26.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.13 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weddington
Sun, Nov 8, 1:07 PM EST
Return by in Rock Rest
Sun, Nov 8, 1:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Rest
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Weddington
Sun, Nov 8, 1:07 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rock Rest
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monroe
NC

City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States

From Rock Rest
9.7 mi
00h 15m
To Weddington
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 6 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Rest and Weddington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Rest and Weddington.

  1. 1

    Start on White Store Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · White Store Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pageland Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pageland Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Roosevelt Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 4 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dickerson Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on M L King Jr Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Weddington Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Weddington Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

    78 m · 6 sec · Weddington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Rest and Weddington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weddington Road
11.5 mi · 61%
East Roosevelt Boulevard
3.5 mi · 19%
M L King Jr Boulevard
1.38 mi · 7%
White Store Road
1.19 mi · 6%
Pageland Highway
1.14 mi · 6%
Dickerson Boulevard
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Weddington Road

Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

6.77 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 15m from Rock Rest
Leave By
7:28 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Rock Rest and Sunny near Weddington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Rest to Weddington?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 9.7 miles from Rock Rest and 9.1 miles from Weddington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Rock Rest and Sunny near Weddington.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monroe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

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Charlotte

38 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

58 mi away
201 South Main St.
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Gastonia

64 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

77 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Rest and Weddington. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).

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#1 Rock Rest

Rock Rest is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9546000, -80.4834000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Weddington

#2 Weddington

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population11,389
Coordinates35.0223700, -80.7609000
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: White Store Road (-80.483355, 34.95468)
End: (-80.760858, 35.022376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.34
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.29 $2.17 $4.34
Mid-grade $3.75 $2.47 $4.95
Premium $4.18 $2.76 $5.51
Diesel $5.45 $3.60 $7.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Rest and Weddington. The current time is 12:36:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.