How far is Weddington, NC from Rock Rest, NC?
The driving distance from Weddington, NC to Rock Rest, NC is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weddington and Rock Rest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weddington and Rock Rest.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Weddington Road
563 ft · 44 sec · Weddington Road
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Continue on Weddington Road
746 ft · 13 sec · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weddington Road
24 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road
38 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road
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Turn left onto M L King Jr Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Dickerson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Boulevard
3.5 mi · 4 min · West 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 Weddington 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.
Weddington Road
Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
6.77 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 Weddington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Rock Rest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weddington to Rock Rest?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Weddington and 9.8 miles from Rock Rest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weddington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Rock Rest.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
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Gastonia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weddington and Rock Rest. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).
#1 Weddington
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,389 |
| Coordinates | 35.0223700, -80.7609000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Mid-grade | $3.75 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| Premium | $4.18 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.45 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
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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