How far is Cornelius, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Cornelius, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelius and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelius and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Legion Street
131 m · 21 sec · Legion Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Old Statesville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Statesville Road
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Turn left onto Mayes Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mayes Road
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Turn right onto Sam Furr Road
51 m · 30 sec · Sam Furr Road
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Continue on Sam Furr Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarboro Street
979 ft · 19 sec · Tarboro Street
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Turn slight right onto Cokey Road
68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornelius and Rocky Mount.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cornelius and Partly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornelius to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Cornelius and 108.4 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.26 one way or $60.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cornelius and Partly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Haw River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelius and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 175 mi (281.63 km).
#1 Cornelius
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 30,804 |
| Coordinates | 35.4868000, -80.8600700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Mount
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 53,689 |
| Coordinates | 35.9382100, -77.7905300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.50 | $73.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
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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