How far is Rockingham, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Rockingham, NC to Concord, NC is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Anson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockingham and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham and Concord.
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Start on West Washington Street
33 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
62 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Lee Street
126 m · 16 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
2955 ft · 43 sec · West 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
1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward Union Street South
3159 ft · 58 sec · Union Street South
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Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockingham and Concord.
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.
W. Cliff Martin Highway
Continue straight
24.9 mi · 00h 35m
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 Rockingham and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockingham to Concord?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Rockingham and 31.6 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockingham and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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 Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Concord. Straight-line distance: 55.97 mi (90.08 km).
#1 Rockingham
City in North Carolina
| Population | 8,520 |
| Coordinates | 34.9393200, -79.7739500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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