How far is Laurinburg, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Laurinburg, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurinburg and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurinburg and Rocky Mount.
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Start on South Main Street
12 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
1033 ft · 13 sec · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs
1759 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Fayetteville Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1273 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Chicken Foot Road
1 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Benson
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
84.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 97: Airport
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp 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 Laurinburg 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 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.
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 Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Dunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Laurinburg and 68.5 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurinburg and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Dunn
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 Dunn.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurinburg and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 123.89 mi (199.38 km).
#1 Laurinburg
City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,896 |
| Coordinates | 34.7740500, -79.4628200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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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