How far is Waxhaw, NC from Rock Rest, NC?
The driving distance from Waxhaw, NC to Rock Rest, NC is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waxhaw and Rock Rest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxhaw and Rock Rest.
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Start on East South Main Street
2495 ft · 42 sec · East South Main Street
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Continue on Waxhaw Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Waxhaw Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Waxhaw Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Highway
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Continue on West Franklin Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
761 ft · 12 sec · East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pageland Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Pageland Highway
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Turn left onto White Store Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · White Store Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Store Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waxhaw and Rock Rest.
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.
Waxhaw Highway
Continue on Waxhaw Highway
6.64 mi · 00h 10m
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 Waxhaw and Sunny near Rock Rest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waxhaw to Rock Rest?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Waxhaw and 8.3 miles from Rock Rest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waxhaw and Sunny near Rock Rest.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Springs
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 Mineral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waxhaw and Rock Rest. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 km).
#1 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17,987 |
| Coordinates | 34.9245900, -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Rest
Rock Rest is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9546000, -80.4834000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Rest (-80.4834, 34.9546)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.29 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Mid-grade | $3.75 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| Premium | $4.18 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.45 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
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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