How far is Halifax, NC from Rosemary, NC?

The driving distance from Halifax, NC to Rosemary, NC is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.08 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.85 mi
15.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.85 mi
Kilometers
15.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.08 mi
Kilometers
19.44 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemary
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Halifax
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halifax
2026-04-23T10:50
Arrive Rosemary
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Halifax
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Weldon
NC

Township in Halifax County, North Carolina

From Halifax
6 mi
00h 09m
To Rosemary
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Halifax and Rosemary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Halifax and Rosemary.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pittsylvania Street

    1669 ft · 44 sec · East Pittsylvania Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2366 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon

    1010 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dickens Avenue

    2346 ft · 2 min · Dickens Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Branch Avenue

    605 ft · 32 sec · Branch Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halifax and Rosemary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Pittsylvania Street
2.94 mi · 24%
East Littleton Road
2.22 mi · 18%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
0.89 mi · 7%
Dickens Avenue
0.44 mi · 4%
US 158
0.19 mi · 2%
Branch Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.23 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Weldon
00h 09m from Halifax
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Halifax and Sunny near Rosemary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Halifax to Rosemary?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

South Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Halifax and 6 miles from Rosemary.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Halifax and Sunny near Rosemary.

Stop Ideas Near South Weldon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Weldon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Weldon.

RAIL

Rocky Mount

56 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

82 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

92 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Petersburg station

93 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halifax and Rosemary. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.85 km).

Halifax

#1 Halifax

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population201
Coordinates36.3284900, -77.5894200
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosemary

Rosemary is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4512600, -77.6794200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Halifax (-77.58942, 36.32849)
End: Rosemary (-77.67942, 36.45126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.41
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.70 $3.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.90 $3.81
Premium $4.78 $2.05 $4.11
Diesel $5.62 $2.42 $4.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Halifax and Rosemary. The current time is 10:50:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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