How far is Rockwell, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Rockwell, NC to Concord, NC is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwell and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell and Concord.
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Start on Broad Street
102 m · 13 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
627 ft · 30 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
59 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Continue on China Grove Highway
2.4 mi · 5 min · China Grove Highway
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Turn left onto Organ Church Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Organ Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Beatty Ford Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Beatty Ford Road
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Turn left onto Old Concord Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Concord Road
23 m · 2 sec · Old Concord Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Concord Road
54 m · 4 sec · Old Concord Road
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Turn straight onto Old Salisbury-Concord Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Old Salisbury-Concord Road
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Continue on Cabarrus Avenue East
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue East
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 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 Rockwell 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.
Old Salisbury-Concord Road
Turn straight onto Old Salisbury-Concord Road
6.72 mi · 00h 12m
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 Rockwell and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockwell to Concord?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Rockwell and 9.2 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockwell and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwell and Concord. Straight-line distance: 13.92 mi (22.41 km).
#1 Rockwell
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 2,166 |
| Coordinates | 35.5512500, -80.4064500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 30 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 22m |
| 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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
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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