How far is Knightdale, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Knightdale, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knightdale and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Railroad Street
114 m · 19 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
530 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Hester Street
676 ft · 25 sec · Hester Street
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Turn right onto Robertson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robertson Street
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Continue on Knightdale Eagle Rock Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Knightdale Eagle Rock Road
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Continue on Wendell Falls Parkway
984 ft · 19 sec · Wendell Falls Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Wilson, Rocky Mount
1175 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarboro Street
979 ft · 19 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 Knightdale 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.
I 87 North
Keep slight left
33.3 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 leaving Knightdale 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 Knightdale to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Spring Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Knightdale and 23.4 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knightdale and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Hope
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 Spring Hope.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knightdale and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 40.02 mi (64.4 km).
#1 Knightdale
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,122 |
| Coordinates | 35.7876500, -78.4805600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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