How far is Rockfish, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Rockfish, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockfish and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockfish and Charlotte.
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Start on Rockfish Road
31 m · 2 sec · Rockfish Road
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Turn slight left onto Lindsay Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lindsay Road
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
993 ft · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
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Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road
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Turn left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2250 ft · 27 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, McDowell Street
998 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Tryon Street
918 ft · 20 sec · North Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockfish and Charlotte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
21 mi · 00h 24m
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 Rockfish and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockfish to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Rockfish and 81.8 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockfish and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Lilesville
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 Lilesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockfish and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 101.74 mi (163.73 km).
#1 Rockfish
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.9926600, -79.0661400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
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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