How far is Lincolnton, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Lincolnton, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnton and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnton and Rocky Mount.
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Start on East Pine Street
945 ft · 28 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Street
542 ft · 26 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 35 min
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Continue on West Plaza Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Plaza Drive
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Continue on Oak Ridge Farm Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Mooresville Road
15.6 mi · 22 min · Mooresville Road
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard West
2 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard West
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Turn left
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 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 Lincolnton 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.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Lincolnton and 117.1 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnton and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Alamance
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 196.97 mi (316.99 km).
#1 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
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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