How far is Hope Mills, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?

The driving distance from Hope Mills, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
101.81 mi
02h 02m
Flight
93.25 mi
150.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.25 mi
Kilometers
150.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.81 mi
Kilometers
163.84 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Mount
Mon, Apr 20, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hope Mills
2026-04-19T22:50
Arrive Rocky Mount
Mon, Apr 20, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hope Mills
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
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Hope Mills
50.9 mi
01h 01m
To Rocky Mount
50.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hope Mills and Rocky Mount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills and Rocky Mount.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chicken Foot Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Benson

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 97: Airport

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Cokey Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hope Mills 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.2 mi · 84%
South Main Street
1.88 mi · 2%
Chicken Foot Road
0.85 mi · 1%
NC 97
0.32 mi
Cokey Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

84.9 mi · 01h 35m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
01h 01m from Hope Mills
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hope Mills and Rain Showers Likely near Rocky Mount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hope Mills to Rocky Mount?

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Hope Mills and 50.9 miles from Rocky Mount.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hope Mills and Rain Showers Likely near Rocky Mount.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Four Oaks, 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 Four Oaks.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hope Mills and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 93.25 mi (150.07 km).

Hope Mills

#1 Hope Mills

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
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: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.90 $31.80
Premium $4.78 $17.15 $34.31
Diesel $5.62 $20.19 $40.38

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hope Mills and Rocky Mount. The current time is 22:50:07.

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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.