How far is Greenville, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Rocky Mount.
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Start on South Summit Street
137 m · 25 sec · South Summit Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2536 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Greene Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Drive
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 ALT, US 64 BUS, NC 43 South: Rocky Mount
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left 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 Greenville and Rocky Mount.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Greenville and Partly Cloudy near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Conetoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Greenville and 21.3 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Greenville and Partly Cloudy near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Conetoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
Town of Tarboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conetoe.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 32.73 mi (52.68 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: Cokey Road (-77.790276, 35.938263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
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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