How far is Leland, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Leland, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leland and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Post Office Road Northeast
86 m · 14 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast
83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Village Road
944 ft · 19 sec · Village Road
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Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Misery Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 403: Faison
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Faison Highway
18.4 mi · 24 min · Faison Highway
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
2535 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 27 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 Leland 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.
Michael Jordan Highway
Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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 Leland 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 Leland to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Leland and 70.8 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leland and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Turkey
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 Turkey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 117.1 mi (188.45 km).
#1 Leland
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,647 |
| Coordinates | 34.2562800, -78.0447100 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
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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