Origin
Mount Olive, NC
Late night in Mount Olive on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Olive, NC to Rowan, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.9-mile drive from Mount Olive, NC, to Rowan, NC, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll primarily travel on Lisbon Road and NC 53, with a portion on Rosindale Road. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a convenient and accessible journey within the Southeast region of North Carolina.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| NC 53 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Rosindale Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| NC 87 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| NC 210 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Elwell Ferry Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Elwell Ferry | <0.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lisbon Road
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NC and Rowan, NC.
1
Start on Mount Olive Road
317 ft
·
17 sec
·
Mount Olive Road
2
Turn left onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
3
Turn left onto Rosindale Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rosindale Road
4
Turn left onto Lisbon Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Lisbon Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NC 87
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 87
6
Turn left onto SR 1730
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Elwell Ferry Road
7
Continue on Elwell Ferry
416 ft
·
1 min
·
Elwell Ferry
8
Continue on Elwell Ferry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elwell Ferry Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 53
10
Turn left onto NC 210
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 210
11
Arrive at destination
NC 210
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
Turn left onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Rosindale Road
Turn left onto Rosindale Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Lisbon Road
Turn left onto Lisbon Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NC 87
At end of road, turn right onto NC 87
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NC 53
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rowan, NC
Late night in Rowan on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this 46-minute drive is a blend of road types, with 46% of it being highway. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 6.3 miles on Lisbon Road, offering a brief period of uninterrupted travel. Expect a mixed drive experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. As you transition between Lisbon Road, NC 53, and Rosindale Road, the road's personality will likely shift, providing varied driving conditions throughout this relatively short distance.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Lisbon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Rosindale Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Lisbon Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Lisbon Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Rosindale Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Lisbon Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rowan, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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