How far is Havelock, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Havelock, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havelock and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havelock and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Cunningham Boulevard
101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jaycee Street
768 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70 West: New Bern
12.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
3050 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
25 mi · 36 min
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Continue on Cotanche Street
1412 ft · 37 sec · Cotanche Street
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Turn left onto Reade Circle
1044 ft · 30 sec · Reade Circle
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Continue on South Greene Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South 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 Havelock 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 70 West
Keep slight left
25 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havelock to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Winterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Havelock and 51.8 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Rocky Mount is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Winterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havelock and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 88.67 mi (142.7 km).
#1 Havelock
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 19,593 |
| Coordinates | 34.8790500, -76.9013300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
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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