How far is Kinston, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Kinston, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Wilson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinston and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinston and Rocky Mount.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walls Street
96 m · 16 sec · Walls Street
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Turn right onto West Blount Street
80 m · 19 sec · West Blount Street
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Turn left onto North Queen Street
14.1 mi · 21 min · North Queen Street
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Continue on Kingold Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Kingold Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 58 North
13.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 58 North
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Continue on Moyton Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Moyton Avenue
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Turn right onto Lipscomb Road East
1.6 km · 2 min · Lipscomb Road East
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South Church Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Church Street
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Turn right onto Sunset Avenue
153 m · 14 sec · Sunset Avenue
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Continue on Tarboro Street
1985 ft · 42 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 Kinston 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 Queen Street
Turn left onto North Queen Street
14.1 mi · 00h 21m
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 leaving Kinston and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kinston to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Stantonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Kinston and 28.5 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kinston and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Stantonsburg
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 Stantonsburg.
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Rocky Mount
Greenville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinston and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 48.13 mi (77.46 km).
#1 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
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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