How far is Rockingham, GA from Alma, GA?

The driving distance from Rockingham, GA to Alma, GA is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.99 mi
00h 04m
Flight
2.77 mi
4.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.77 mi
Kilometers
4.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.99 mi
Kilometers
4.81 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Thu, Apr 30, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Rockingham
Thu, Apr 30, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockingham
2026-04-30T23:31
Arrive Alma
Thu, Apr 30, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockingham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Nicholls
GA

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

From Rockingham
1.5 mi
00h 02m
To Alma
1.5 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockingham and Alma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham and Alma.

  1. 1

    Start on Dedge Farm Road

    1130 ft · 32 sec · Dedge Farm Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockingham and Alma.

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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dedge Farm Road
0.21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

2.78 mi · 00h 04m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nicholls
00h 02m from Rockingham
Leave By
8:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockingham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockingham to Alma?

The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Nicholls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Rockingham and 1.5 miles from Alma.

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

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockingham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alma.

Stop Ideas Near Nicholls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nicholls, 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 Nicholls.

RAIL

Jesup

72 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Alma. Straight-line distance: 2.77 mi (4.45 km).

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#1 Rockingham

Rockingham is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.5479800, -82.4165200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Alma

#2 Alma

City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Population3,336
Coordinates31.5393700, -82.4623600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Dedge Farm Road (-82.416554, 31.547984)
End: East 16th Street (-82.462397, 31.539189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.4 L · about $0.44
Round trip
$0.87
0.22 gal · 0.8 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.44 $0.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.49 $0.97
Premium $4.78 $0.53 $1.05
Diesel $5.62 $0.62 $1.24

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 Georgia · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockingham and Alma. The current time is 23:31:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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