How far is Rockingham, NC from Norman, NC?
The driving distance from Rockingham, NC to Norman, NC is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockingham and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham and Norman.
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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
1422 ft · 39 sec · North Lee Street
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2369 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
13.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Norman
1657 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 1321
2136 ft · 43 sec · State Road 1321
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Continue on Moore Street
1638 ft · 40 sec · Moore Street
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Turn left onto McLeon Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · McLeon Avenue
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockingham and Norman.
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.
I 73 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
13.5 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Rockingham and Mostly Sunny near Norman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockingham to Norman?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Ellerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Rockingham and 8.9 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockingham and Mostly Sunny near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Ellerbe
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 Ellerbe.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Norman. Straight-line distance: 16.23 mi (26.12 km).
#1 Rockingham
City in North Carolina
| Population | 8,520 |
| Coordinates | 34.9393200, -79.7739500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norman
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 130 |
| Coordinates | 35.1704200, -79.7228200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLeon Avenue (-79.722722, 35.170518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $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.
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