How far is City of Graham, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?

The driving distance from City of Graham, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.73 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.75 mi
144.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.75 mi
Kilometers
144.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.73 mi
Kilometers
178.2 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Mount
Wed, Sep 16, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in City of Graham
Wed, Sep 16, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Graham
2026-09-16T11:36
Arrive Rocky Mount
Wed, Sep 16, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Graham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Raleigh
NC

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

From City of Graham
55.3 mi
01h 04m
To Rocky Mount
55.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Graham and Rocky Mount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Graham and Rocky Mount.

  1. 1

    Start on East Gilbreath Street

    154 m · 20 sec · East Gilbreath Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woody Drive

    2217 ft · 1 min · Woody Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Harden Street

    776 ft · 20 sec · East Harden Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tarboro Street

    979 ft · 19 sec · Tarboro Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Cokey Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Graham and Rocky Mount.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
51 mi · 46%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 27%
Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 13%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 9%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 3%
Atlantic Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raleigh
01h 04m from City of Graham
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Graham and Mostly Clear near Rocky Mount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Graham to Rocky Mount?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from City of Graham and 55.4 miles from Rocky Mount.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Graham and Mostly Clear near Rocky Mount.

Stop Ideas Near Raleigh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raleigh.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

1 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

13 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

35 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Graham and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 89.75 mi (144.44 km).

City of Graham

#1 City of Graham

City in North Carolina

Population14,153
Coordinates36.0592600, -79.3891800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Rocky Mount

#2 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Graham (-79.38918, 36.05926)
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $15.77
Round trip
$31.55
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $15.77 $31.55
Mid-grade $4.51 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.90 $19.16 $38.32
Diesel $6.05 $23.66 $47.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Graham and Rocky Mount. The current time is 11:36:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.